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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: $2,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,726

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForesterForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,920 $29,205 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,948 $26,904 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Interior Convenience Group 650        
Traction control 195 195      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   363 363 363
Satellite radio 195 195      
Heated front seats 240        
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,200 1,000 1,000
Sunroof 960 960      
Limited Convenience Group   475      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Bodyside moldings     240 240 240
Cargo net     48 48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453 453
Interior Convenience Group 566        
Traction control 170 170      
Obstacle detection, rear 257   272 272 272
Satellite radio 170 170      
Heated front seats 209        
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,066 888 888
Sunroof 835 835      
Limited Convenience Group   413      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Bodyside moldings     156 156 156
Cargo net     31 31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340 340
Options (change) 5,425 3,820 2,582 2,382 2,382
Options (change) 4,722 3,324 2,046 1,868 1,868
Destination 750 750 775 775 775
Total Price $32,095 $33,775 $29,952 $31,052 $33,052
Total Invoice $29,420 $30,978 $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: $3,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,198
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForesterForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,095$33,775$29,952$31,052$33,052
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,625-2,325-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$32,660$28,327$28,727$30,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0$400$2,100
Total Invoice$29,420$30,978$27,726$28,737$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,023-1,504-2,152-2,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,420$29,955$26,222$26,585$28,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0$363$1,980

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForesterForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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$500   
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Second-row high console $250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$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$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,065$6,575$7,275$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$1,625$2,325$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,023-1,504-2,152-2,433

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
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
20.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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 radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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