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Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,095

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $7,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,047

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $6,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelFiestaForesterForesterForester
TrimSES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,500 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $16,815 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
All-weather floor mats 150 69 69 69
Upgrade Package 795      
Remote start 395 432 432 432
Leather seating surfaces 715      
Sunroof 745      
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432
All-weather floor mats 131 39 39 39
Upgrade Package 692      
Remote start 344 324 324 324
Leather seating surfaces 622      
Sunroof 648      
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 2,800 1,652 1,652 1,284
Options (change) 2,437 1,191 1,191 915
Destination 795 775 775 775
Total Price $21,095 $29,022 $30,322 $31,954
Total Invoice $20,047 $26,871 $28,060 $29,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,866
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelFiestaForesterForesterForester
TrimSES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine120hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,095$29,022$30,322$31,954
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-5,175-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,095$24,747$25,147$26,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$20,047$26,871$28,060$29,682
Adjustments for Features0-3,958-4,789-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,047$22,913$23,271$24,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$358$1,799

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelFiestaForesterForesterForester
TrimSES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$5,725$6,625$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$5,175$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,958-4,789-4,970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelFiestaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in103.0 in
Length160.1 in179.5 in
Width66.8 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,538 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
26.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SES

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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