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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,352

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,165

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,171

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $26,321 $28,878
Rear spoiler 353 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Premium Package     1,675  
Cargo cover     115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Rear spoiler 230 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 47 47
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 336 336
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Premium Package     1,424  
Cargo cover     97 97
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 832 973 3,835 2,160
Options (change) 539 630 3,260 1,836
Destination 625 625 755 755
Total Price $28,352 $29,493 $32,855 $33,990
Total Invoice $26,165 $27,260 $30,336 $31,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,051
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 4320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$28,352$29,493$32,855$33,990
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,030-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,452$29,493$31,825$32,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$285
Total Invoice$26,165$27,260$30,336$31,469
Adjustments for Features-8310-951-1,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,334$27,260$29,385$29,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$343

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
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 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
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 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,595$4,695$5,725$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,030$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-8310-951-1,741

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in185.7 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in67.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,074 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft369.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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