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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: $26,650

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $1,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $21,281 $24,499
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Interior Convenience Group     595  
Power-adjustable pedals     240  
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Sunroof     895 895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Interior Convenience Group     518  
Power-adjustable pedals     209  
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Sunroof     779 779
Options (change) 0 183 2,865 895
Options (change) 0 119 2,494 779
Destination 625 625 750 750
Total Price $27,520 $28,703 $26,650 $28,255
Total Invoice $25,626 $26,749 $24,525 $26,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $314
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,520$28,703$26,650$28,255
Adjustments for Features-1,520-6450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$28,058$26,650$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$1,355
Total Invoice$25,626$26,749$24,525$26,028
Adjustments for Features-1,415-6010-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,211$26,148$24,525$25,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,937$0$1,273

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,595$4,720$4,075$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$645$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,415-6010-230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterFive Hundred
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length176.6 in200.7 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height65.0 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft321.2 ft3

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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-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%

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