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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: $8,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSESSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $27,395
Universal garage door opener 399 399 120
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
Remote start 435 435 455
4-speed automatic 815    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Fog lights     382
Universal garage door opener 342 342 78
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 52
Remote start 363 363 341
4-speed automatic 709    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 2,119 1,304 1,838
Options (change) 1,825 1,116 1,367
Destination 725 725 1,010
Total Price $21,714 $21,699 $30,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,328
Model Year201120112020
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSESSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/60-17
Total Price$21,714$21,699$30,243
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,714$20,799$25,343
Cost Above Minimum$915$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112020
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSESSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,275$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836-385

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in105.1 in
Length175.0 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height58.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,645 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.876.1 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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