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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: $33,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,389

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,321 $28,878
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
All-weather floor mats 69 55 55
Cargo cover 166 115 115
Satellite radio 453 195 195
Remote start 432 295 295
Class II trailer hitch 468 395 395
iPod integration 223    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 82    
Premium Package   1,675  
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers   385  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
All-weather floor mats 39 47 47
Cargo cover 108 97 97
Satellite radio 340 166 166
Remote start 324 251 251
Class II trailer hitch 351 336 336
iPod integration 145    
Navigation system 1,650 1,695 1,696
Universal garage door opener 54    
Premium Package   1,424  
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers   328  
AWD   1,611 1,611
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 4,114 8,455 6,395
Options (change) 3,285 7,311 5,560
Destination 695 755 755
Total Price $33,004 $37,475 $38,225
Total Invoice $30,389 $34,387 $35,193

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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: $3,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,579
Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6320, 9320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$33,004$37,475$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,004$37,245$36,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$30,389$34,387$35,193
Adjustments for Features0-211-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,389$34,176$33,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,570$5,800$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211-1,225

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.2 in
Length179.5 in185.7 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height65.9 in67.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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