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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: $31,034

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,684

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelForesterEdgeEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,545 $32,300 $33,755
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,511 $30,018 $31,342
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Rear spoiler 353      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55
Satellite radio 445      
Class II trailer hitch 299 395 395  
Rear bumper protector 72      
Universal garage door opener 87      
Cargo Accessory Package   290 290 290
Leather Comfort Package   1,125    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295 295 295
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Rear spoiler 230      
All-weather floor mats 33 47 47 47
Satellite radio 334      
Class II trailer hitch 195 336 336  
Rear bumper protector 47      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Cargo Accessory Package   247 247 247
Leather Comfort Package   957    
AWD   1,684 1,684 1,683
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356 1,356
Illuminated door sill trim plates   251 251 251
Options (change) 2,494 5,605 4,480 4,085
Options (change) 1,923 4,878 3,921 3,584
Destination 645 775 775 775
Total Price $31,034 $35,925 $37,555 $38,615
Total Invoice $28,684 $33,164 $34,714 $35,701

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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: $3,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelForesterEdgeEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4265hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 4320, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$31,034$35,925$37,555$38,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-2,620-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,034$34,230$34,935$37,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$3,290
Total Invoice$28,684$33,164$34,714$35,701
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-2,422-1,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,684$31,599$32,292$34,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$693$3,090

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelForesterEdgeEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer $150$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$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,395$8,090$9,015$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$2,620$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,565-2,422-1,012

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20082009
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%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Folding passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%

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%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Sport

Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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