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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: $29,952

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,726

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelFreestyleForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,530 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,242 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Safety Package 695      
Traction control 195      
Universal garage door opener 150 93 93 93
Obstacle detection, rear 295 363 363 363
Navigation system 1,995 1,200 1,000 1,000
Sunroof 895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Cargo net   48 48 48
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Safety Package 605      
Traction control 170      
Universal garage door opener 131 61 61 61
Obstacle detection, rear 257 272 272 272
Navigation system 1,736 1,066 888 888
Sunroof 779      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Cargo net   31 31 31
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 4,225 2,582 2,382 2,382
Options (change) 3,678 2,046 1,868 1,868
Destination 700 775 775 775
Total Price $33,455 $29,952 $31,052 $33,052
Total Invoice $30,620 $27,726 $28,737 $30,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,667
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelFreestyleForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,455$29,952$31,052$33,052
Adjustments for Features0-835-1,535-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,455$29,117$29,517$31,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,100
Total Invoice$30,620$27,726$28,737$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-773-1,421-1,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,620$26,953$27,316$28,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$363$1,981

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelFreestyleForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Stowable third row seats$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$5,650$6,485$7,185$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$1,535$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-773-1,421-1,701

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelFreestyleForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length200.1 in179.5 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height68.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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