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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: $28,270

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $1,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020062006
ModelForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimPremiumSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $24,230 $26,380
All Weather Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Fog lights 382    
Cargo net 68    
Universal garage door opener 120   150
Safety Package   595 595
AWD   1,850 1,850
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces   0  
All Weather Package 417    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Fog lights 286    
Cargo net 44    
Universal garage door opener 78   131
Safety Package   518 518
AWD   1,665 1,665
Sunroof   779 779
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 1,315 3,340 3,490
Options (change) 983 2,962 3,093
Destination 1,010 700 700
Total Price $29,720 $28,270 $30,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Five Hundred SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,059
Model Year202020062006
ModelForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimPremiumSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,720$28,270$30,570
Adjustments for Features-1,2400-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$28,270$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year202020062006
ModelForesterFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimPremiumSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,690$6,450$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments-830-656

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20202006
ModelForesterFive Hundred
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length182.1 in200.7 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height67.5 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0No
Traction control100Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0No
Traction control100Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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