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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: $30,279

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $631

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,254

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFive Hundred
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $26,380
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $24,242
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,100     1,995
Cargo net 87 87 87  
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74 150
Safety Package       595
Traction control       195
Sunroof       895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Navigation system 975     1,736
Cargo net 56 56 56  
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48 131
Safety Package       518
Traction control       170
Sunroof       779
Options (change) 1,459 359 359 3,830
Options (change) 1,207 232 232 3,334
Destination 825 825 825 700
Total Price $30,279 $31,179 $34,179 $30,910
Total Invoice $28,254 $29,108 $31,893 $28,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,020
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFive Hundred
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4203hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,279$31,179$34,179$30,910
Adjustments for Features-4,285-4,485-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,994$26,694$29,494$30,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,254$29,108$31,893$28,276
Adjustments for Features-3,998-4,187-4,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,256$24,921$27,521$28,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,265$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFive Hundred
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $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
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,135$8,335$8,535$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$4,485$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,998-4,187-4,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,297 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 Room0.0 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 Room0.0 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
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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