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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: $21,755

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $8,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,636

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $7,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelFiestaForesterForesterForester
TrimSES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,500 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,830 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
All-weather floor mats 150 72 72 72
Cargo organizer 115 60 60 60
Upgrade Package 820      
Remote start 395 445 445 445
Leather seating surfaces 825      
Sunroof 745      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410      
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
All-weather floor mats 131 46 46 46
Cargo organizer 100 39 39 39
Upgrade Package 714      
Remote start 344 333 333 333
Leather seating surfaces 718      
Sunroof 648      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356      
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Options (change) 3,460 1,086 1,086 1,086
Options (change) 3,011 747 747 747
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $21,755 $30,731 $32,731 $35,731
Total Invoice $20,636 $28,552 $30,382 $33,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,550
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelFiestaForesterForesterForester
TrimSES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine120hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,755$30,731$32,731$35,731
Adjustments for Features0-5,775-6,735-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,755$24,956$25,996$28,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$20,636$28,552$30,382$33,166
Adjustments for Features0-5,366-6,252-6,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,636$23,186$24,130$26,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$944$3,543

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelFiestaForesterForesterForester
TrimSES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$7,350$8,310$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775$6,735$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,366-6,252-6,437

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelFiestaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in103.9 in
Length160.1 in180.9 in
Width66.8 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,538 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
26.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SES

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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