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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: $21,230

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $7,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,180

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $6,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelFiestaForesterForester
TrimSES2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,500 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,830 $24,355 $26,707
All-weather floor mats 150 69 69
Upgrade Package 820    
Remote start 395 432 432
Leather seating surfaces 825    
Sunroof 745    
Cargo cover   166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Cargo tray     75
All-weather floor mats 131 39 39
Upgrade Package 714    
Remote start 344 324 324
Leather seating surfaces 718    
Sunroof 648    
Cargo cover   108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Cargo tray     46
Options (change) 2,935 1,893 1,601
Options (change) 2,555 1,350 1,121
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $21,230 $28,583 $30,791
Total Invoice $20,180 $26,400 $28,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year201220102010
ModelFiestaForesterForester
TrimSES2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine120hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,230$28,583$30,791
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,230$24,133$26,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933
Total Invoice$20,180$26,400$28,523
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-4,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,180$22,290$24,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,856

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220102010
ModelFiestaForesterForester
TrimSES2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,000$6,450$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,110-4,377

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
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 XT Limited

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

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