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Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,465

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $7,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,912

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $7,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimZXW SES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,256 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Weather Package 175      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Traction control 115      
Front side airbags 350      
Cargo cover 65 166 166 166
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 625      
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Weather Package 152      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 348      
Traction control 100      
Front side airbags 305      
Cargo cover 57 108 108 108
Leather seating surfaces 605      
Sunroof 544      
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Options (change) 2,425 406 406 406
Options (change) 2,111 264 264 264
Destination 545 795 795 795
Total Price $20,465 $28,196 $29,596 $31,196
Total Invoice $18,912 $26,365 $27,645 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZXW SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,086
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimZXW SES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine136hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,465$28,196$29,596$31,196
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-6,640-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,465$22,456$22,956$24,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,800
Total Invoice$18,912$26,365$27,645$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-5,367-6,202-6,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,912$20,998$21,443$22,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$1,662

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimZXW SES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
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
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$950$6,690$7,590$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$6,640$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,367-6,202-6,483

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in103.0 in
Length178.4 in169.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height59.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,784 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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