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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: $2,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,059

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterEcoSport
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,740
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $25,096
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Remote start 432 432 432 495
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69  
Cold Weather Package       340
Full-size spare tire       185
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Remote start 324 324 324 470
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39  
Cold Weather Package       322
Full-size spare tire       176
Options (change) 3,023 2,823 2,455 1,020
Options (change) 2,361 2,183 1,907 968
Destination 775 775 775 995
Total Price $30,393 $31,493 $33,125 $27,755
Total Invoice $28,041 $29,052 $30,674 $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: $2,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterEcoSport
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4123hp I3
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,393$31,493$33,125$27,755
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,393$30,793$32,250$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$28,041$29,052$30,674$27,059
Adjustments for Features0-646-810-58
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,041$28,406$29,864$27,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$1,823$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterEcoSport
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$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$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,860$5,560$5,735$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-810-58

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20122018
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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