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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: $33,812

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,168

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $31,955 $35,930
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,518 $34,313
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Cargo net 48    
All-weather floor mats 69 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 468 435 435
Cargo cover 166    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Remote start 432    
Cargo Accessory Package   290 290
Convenience Package   1,695  
Package 201A   2,310  
3.5L V6   625 625
AWD   1,495 1,495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Technology Package     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Cargo net 31    
All-weather floor mats 39 119 119
Class II trailer hitch 351 413 413
Cargo cover 108    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Remote start 324    
Cargo Accessory Package   276 276
Convenience Package   1,610  
Package 201A   2,194  
3.5L V6   594 394
AWD   1,430 1,430
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Technology Package     945
Options (change) 3,142 8,570 5,560
Options (change) 2,401 8,151 5,092
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $33,812 $41,520 $42,485
Total Invoice $31,168 $39,664 $40,400

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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: $5,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,512
Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$33,812$41,520$42,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,812$39,910$39,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$31,168$39,664$40,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,168$38,126$37,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$446$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year201220182018
ModelForesterEdgeEdge
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,285$6,895$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-2,720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in188.1 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height65.9 in68.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,138 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in60.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft339.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.4 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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Alarm100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Titanium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

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