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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Freestyle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Freestyle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,360

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFreestyle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $28,530
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $26,242
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 150
Safety Package       695
Traction control       195
Sunroof       895
Navigation system       1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 131
Safety Package       605
Traction control       170
Sunroof       779
Navigation system       1,736
Options (change) 1,715 365 365 3,930
Options (change) 1,393 236 236 3,421
Destination 850 850 850 700
Total Price $31,360 $32,010 $35,010 $33,160
Total Invoice $29,198 $29,871 $32,655 $30,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Freestyle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,316
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFreestyle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4203hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/65-17
Total Price$31,360$32,010$35,010$33,160
Adjustments for Features-2,310-2,545-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$29,465$32,265$33,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,198$29,871$32,655$30,363
Adjustments for Features-2,151-2,375-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,047$27,496$30,095$30,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$3,048$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFreestyle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 
Stowable third row seats   $600
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$8,510$8,745$8,945$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$2,545$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,151-2,375-2,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterFreestyle
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in200.1 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height66.4 in68.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.445.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft391.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

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