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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: $20,574

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,996

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $4,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelFocusForester
TrimSES2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,865 $20,295
Base Invoice $16,552 $19,214
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745  
Universal garage door opener 399 82
Moon & Tune Value Package 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Premium Package   2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98
iPod integration   223
Rear spoiler   367
Satellite radio   453
Fog lights   374
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648  
Universal garage door opener 342 54
Moon & Tune Value Package 692  
All-weather floor mats 67 39
Premium Package   2,287
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64
iPod integration   145
Rear spoiler   275
Satellite radio   340
Fog lights   243
Options (change) 2,014 4,349
Options (change) 1,749 3,566
Destination 695 695
Total Price $20,574 $25,339
Total Invoice $18,996 $23,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,561
Model Year20092010
ModelFocusForester
TrimSES2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 580, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17
Total Price$20,574$25,339
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,574$22,189
Total Invoice$18,996$23,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,996$20,557

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelFocusForester
TrimSES2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,918

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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 Weight2,623 lb.3,250 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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested262585%

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