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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: $21,044

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,415

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $24,930 $26,116
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795    
Leather seating surfaces 810      
Universal garage door opener 399 399   87
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Cargo mat 70 70    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Universal garage door opener 342 342   56
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 33 33
Cargo mat 55 55    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 2,894 2,084 895 1,123
Options (change) 2,508 1,804 625 772
Destination 695 695 645 645
Total Price $21,454 $21,044 $28,235 $29,663
Total Invoice $19,755 $19,415 $26,200 $27,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,375
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,454$21,044$28,235$29,663
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,675-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,254$21,044$24,560$26,628
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$19,755$19,415$26,200$27,533
Adjustments for Features-1840-3,410-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,571$19,415$22,790$24,716
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$1,926

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,765$6,440$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,675$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-3,410-2,817

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in99.4 in
Length175.0 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height58.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.857.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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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