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Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,755

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $2,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,059

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterEcoSport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,740
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,096
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
iPod integration 223 223  
Remote start 432 432 495
Satellite radio 453 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 69  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package     340
Full-size spare tire     185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
iPod integration 145 145  
Remote start 324 324 470
Satellite radio 340 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 39  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Cold Weather Package     322
Full-size spare tire     176
Options (change) 3,931 3,564 1,020
Options (change) 3,152 2,880 968
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $30,621 $32,454 $27,755
Total Invoice $28,177 $29,984 $27,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,737
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterEcoSport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4123hp I3
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,621$32,454$27,755
Adjustments for Features0-235-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,621$32,219$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$28,177$29,984$27,059
Adjustments for Features0-217-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,177$29,767$26,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterEcoSport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Cargo tray$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,570$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-619

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterEcoSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in99.2 in
Length179.5 in161.3 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft350.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Full-size spare tire
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Externally-mounted spare250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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