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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,330

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $2,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,858

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $2,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $21,281 $24,499
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350     1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Cargo net 68 68 68    
Interior Convenience Group       595  
Power-adjustable pedals       240  
Traction control       195 195
Satellite radio       195 195
Heated front seats       240  
Leather seating surfaces       895  
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Sunroof       895 895
Limited Convenience Group         475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156     1,736 1,736
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Cargo net 44 44 44    
Interior Convenience Group       518  
Power-adjustable pedals       209  
Traction control       170 170
Satellite radio       170 170
Heated front seats       209  
Leather seating surfaces       779  
Obstacle detection, rear       257  
Sunroof       779 779
Limited Convenience Group         413
Options (change) 1,783 433 433 5,545 3,755
Options (change) 1,436 280 280 4,827 3,268
Destination 915 915 915 750 750
Total Price $32,093 $34,438 $37,438 $29,330 $31,115
Total Invoice $29,856 $32,082 $34,870 $26,858 $28,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,104
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,093$34,438$37,438$29,330$31,115
Adjustments for Features-4,880-8,940-9,2400-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,213$25,498$28,198$29,330$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$1,270
Total Invoice$29,856$32,082$34,870$26,858$28,517
Adjustments for Features-4,540-8,328-8,6060-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,316$23,754$26,264$26,858$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$1,562$0$2,510$0$1,187

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,780$12,840$13,140$3,900$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$8,940$9,240$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,540-8,328-8,6060-472

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20182007
ModelForesterFive Hundred
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in200.7 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height66.4 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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