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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: $30,962

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,637

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,321 $28,878
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Satellite radio 445 195 195
Class II trailer hitch 299 395 395
Universal garage door opener 87    
Premium Package   1,675  
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 47 47
Satellite radio 334 166 166
Class II trailer hitch 195 336 336
Universal garage door opener 56    
Premium Package   1,424  
Cargo cover   97 97
AWD   1,611 1,611
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 2,422 5,780 4,105
Options (change) 1,876 5,037 3,613
Destination 645 755 755
Total Price $30,962 $34,800 $35,935
Total Invoice $28,637 $32,113 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,479
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 4320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$30,962$34,800$35,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,962$33,720$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$28,637$32,113$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-997-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,637$31,116$31,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$90

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat  $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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$5,670$6,750$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-2,040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,282 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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