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Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,386

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,605

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,505 $28,530 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,419 $26,242 $24,930 $26,116
Front Row Comfort Package 495      
Sunroof 895 895    
Universal garage door opener   150   87
Cargo net     46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Front Row Comfort Package 431      
Sunroof 779 779    
Universal garage door opener   131   56
Cargo net     30 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 1,390 1,045 46 316
Options (change) 1,210 910 30 205
Destination 700 700 645 645
Total Price $28,595 $30,275 $27,386 $28,856
Total Invoice $26,329 $27,852 $25,605 $26,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,282
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,595$30,275$27,386$28,856
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,750-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$28,535$25,636$27,821
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$26,329$27,852$25,605$26,966
Adjustments for Features0-1,601-1,636-967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,329$26,251$23,969$25,999
Cost Above Minimum$78$0$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,665$6,675$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,750$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,601-1,636-967

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestyleForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in99.4 in
Length200.1 in176.6 in
Width74.9 in68.3 in
Height68.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Front Row Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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