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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: $10,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,061

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Deluxe Package 395        
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395        
Universal garage door opener 455 455 76 76 76
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72 72 72
Remote start 415 415 445 445 445
Satellite radio 195 195      
Heated front seats 115 115      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Sunroof 625 625      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Deluxe Package 344        
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344        
Universal garage door opener 396 396 49 49 49
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Interior ambient lighting 257 257      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 46 46 46
Remote start 360 360 333 333 333
Satellite radio 170 170      
Heated front seats 100 100      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Sunroof 544 544      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Options (change) 4,460 3,255 792 792 792
Options (change) 3,883 2,834 557 557 557
Destination 670 670 875 875 875
Total Price $20,715 $20,850 $30,862 $32,962 $35,962
Total Invoice $19,061 $19,231 $28,753 $30,675 $33,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,434
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,715$20,850$30,862$32,962$35,962
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,770-9,880-10,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,715$20,650$23,092$23,082$25,882
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$19,061$19,231$28,753$30,675$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-184-7,239-9,194-9,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,061$19,047$21,514$21,481$24,081
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$33$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,145$1,345$8,915$11,025$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,770$9,880$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-7,239-9,194-9,379

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height58.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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