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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: $20,134

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,676

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSESES2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,170 $18,780 $19,995
Base Invoice $16,025 $17,489 $18,938
Universal garage door opener 399 399 82
Cruise control 215    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65   98
Rear spoiler 395   367
Sunroof 795    
Moon & Tune Value Package   795  
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Fog lights     374
Universal garage door opener 342 342 54
Cruise control 187    
Interior ambient lighting 257    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 39
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37   64
Rear spoiler 344   275
Sunroof 692    
Moon & Tune Value Package   692  
Premium Package     2,258
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 2,239 1,269 4,349
Options (change) 1,926 1,101 3,537
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $20,134 $20,774 $25,039
Total Invoice $18,676 $19,315 $23,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,376
Model Year201020102009
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSESES2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,134$20,774$25,039
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,134$20,249$21,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0
Total Invoice$18,676$19,315$23,170
Adjustments for Features0-488-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,676$18,827$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$151$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102009
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSESES2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$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
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $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 recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$930$1,455$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-488-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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