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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: $21,699

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,132

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $7,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Universal garage door opener 399 399 93 93 93
Leather seating surfaces 810        
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69 69 69
Remote start 435 435 432 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Satellite radio     432 432 432
Universal garage door opener 342 342 61 61 61
Leather seating surfaces 704        
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 39 39 39
Remote start 363 363 324 324 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Satellite radio     324 324 324
Options (change) 2,114 1,304 1,579 1,579 1,211
Options (change) 1,820 1,116 1,144 1,144 868
Destination 725 725 795 795 795
Total Price $21,709 $21,699 $29,369 $30,769 $32,001
Total Invoice $20,132 $20,156 $27,245 $28,525 $29,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,114
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5A4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,709$21,699$29,369$30,769$32,001
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,885-5,785-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,709$21,099$24,484$24,984$26,041
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$20,132$20,156$27,245$28,525$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-557-4,532-5,363-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,132$19,599$22,713$23,162$24,207
Cost Above Minimum$533$0$0$449$1,494

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelFocusFocusForesterForesterForester
TrimSESSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
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   
Total Value of Features$1,405$2,005$6,290$7,190$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,885$5,785$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-4,532-5,363-5,540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in169.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height58.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,251 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
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 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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