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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: $20,715

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,061

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Deluxe Package 395        
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395        
Universal garage door opener 455 455 93 93 93
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69 69 69
Remote start 415 415 432 432 432
Satellite radio 195 195 432 432 432
Heated front seats 115 115      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Sunroof 625 625      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Deluxe Package 344        
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344        
Universal garage door opener 396 396 61 61 61
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Interior ambient lighting 257 257      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 39 39 39
Remote start 360 360 324 324 324
Satellite radio 170 170 324 324 324
Heated front seats 100 100      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Sunroof 544 544      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Options (change) 4,460 3,255 1,579 1,579 1,211
Options (change) 3,883 2,834 1,144 1,144 868
Destination 670 670 795 795 795
Total Price $20,715 $20,850 $29,369 $30,769 $32,001
Total Invoice $19,061 $19,231 $27,245 $28,525 $29,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,850
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,715$20,850$29,369$30,769$32,001
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,765-6,665-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,715$20,650$23,604$24,104$25,161
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$19,061$19,231$27,245$28,525$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-184-5,348-6,179-6,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,061$19,047$21,897$22,346$23,389
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$449$1,492

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
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
Stability control  $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
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
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,150$1,350$6,915$7,815$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,765$6,665$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-5,348-6,179-6,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in169.5 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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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