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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: $24,570

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,787

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $22,305 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,494 $20,768 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 1,395 1,295    
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 115
Winter Package 470 470    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Sunroof 795 795    
Cargo net     46 46
All-weather floor mats     55 55
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Premium Package 1,214 1,127    
Cargo organizer 100 100 72 72
Winter Package 409 409    
Door sill trim plates 83 83    
Sunroof 692 692    
Cargo net     30 30
All-weather floor mats     33 33
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 2,870 2,770 1,014 1,284
Options (change) 2,498 2,411 699 874
Destination 795 795 645 645
Total Price $24,570 $25,870 $28,354 $29,824
Total Invoice $22,787 $23,974 $26,274 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4160hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,570$25,870$28,354$29,824
Adjustments for Features-5750-1,155-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$25,870$27,199$29,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$2,085
Total Invoice$22,787$23,974$26,274$27,635
Adjustments for Features-5330-1,070-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,254$23,974$25,204$27,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,720$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,305$4,730$5,885$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$1,155$540
Value of Feature Adjustments-5330-1,070-500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length171.6 in176.6 in
Width71.8 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,921 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

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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