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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: $33,686

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,086

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,321 $28,878
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,995 1,995
Bodyside moldings 240    
All-weather floor mats 69 55 55
Cargo cover 166 115 115
Obstacle detection, rear 363 295  
Remote start 432 295 295
Class II trailer hitch 468 395 395
Universal garage door opener 93    
SYNC   395  
Premium Package   1,675  
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers   385  
Satellite radio   195 195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,695 1,696
Bodyside moldings 156    
All-weather floor mats 39 47 47
Cargo cover 108 97 97
Obstacle detection, rear 272 251  
Remote start 324 251 251
Class II trailer hitch 351 336 336
Universal garage door opener 61    
SYNC   336  
Premium Package   1,424  
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers   328  
Satellite radio   166 166
AWD   1,611 1,611
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,016 9,145 6,395
Options (change) 2,319 7,898 5,560
Destination 775 755 755
Total Price $33,686 $38,165 $38,225
Total Invoice $31,086 $34,974 $35,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003
Model Year201220082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELLimited
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)?, 7320, 9320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$33,686$38,165$38,225
Adjustments for Features-5850-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,101$38,165$37,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$640$0
Total Invoice$31,086$34,974$35,193
Adjustments for Features-5400-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,546$34,974$34,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year201220082008
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELLimited
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$6,185$5,600$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-5400-644

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20122008
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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 control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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