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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: $20,774

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,315

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,780 $18,780 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,489 $17,489 $25,001 $26,005
Leather seating surfaces 810      
Universal garage door opener 399 399 87 87
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Universal garage door opener 342 342 56 56
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 33 33
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 2,079 1,269 537 678
Options (change) 1,805 1,101 347 438
Destination 725 725 625 625
Total Price $21,584 $20,774 $28,057 $29,198
Total Invoice $20,019 $19,315 $25,973 $27,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,584$20,774$28,057$29,198
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,745-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,384$20,774$24,312$26,353
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$20,019$19,315$25,973$27,068
Adjustments for Features-1850-3,467-2,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,834$19,315$22,506$24,431
Cost Above Minimum$519$0$0$1,925

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020062006
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
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$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
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,155$2,955$6,700$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,745$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-3,467-2,637

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
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
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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