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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: $21,065

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $24,355 $26,707
Deluxe Package 395      
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Universal garage door opener 455 455 82 82
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69 69
Remote start 415 415 432 432
Satellite radio 195 195 453 453
Heated front seats 115 115    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
CD changer, in-dash 350 350    
Sunroof 625 625    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Deluxe Package 344      
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Universal garage door opener 396 396 54 54
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 39 39
Remote start 360 360 324 324
Satellite radio 170 170 340 340
Heated front seats 100 100    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
CD changer, in-dash 305 305    
Sunroof 544 544    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Options (change) 4,810 3,605 1,809 1,442
Options (change) 4,188 3,139 1,296 1,021
Destination 670 670 695 695
Total Price $21,065 $21,200 $28,499 $30,632
Total Invoice $19,366 $19,536 $26,346 $28,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,065$21,200$28,499$30,632
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,765-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,065$21,000$22,734$24,632
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,898
Total Invoice$19,366$19,536$26,346$28,423
Adjustments for Features0-184-5,329-5,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,366$19,352$21,017$22,856
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$1,839

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,275$1,475$7,040$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,765$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-5,329-5,567

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height58.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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