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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: $21,955

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,390

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,121

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $22,305 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,108 $20,768 $22,870
Sport Package 695    
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 800    
Winter Package 570 470  
Sunroof 795 795  
Plus Package     100
All Weather Package     0
All-weather floor mats     69
Cargo cover     166
Rear spoiler     368
Satellite radio     432
5-speed manual     0
Sport Package 604    
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 695    
Winter Package 496 409  
Sunroof 692 692  
Plus Package     99
All Weather Package     0
All-weather floor mats     39
Cargo cover     108
Rear spoiler     276
Satellite radio     324
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 2,860 1,265 1,135
Options (change) 2,487 1,101 846
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $21,955 $24,365 $26,225
Total Invoice $20,390 $22,664 $24,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,439
Model Year201220122013
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4160hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/36 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,955$24,365$26,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,955$23,360$23,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0
Total Invoice$20,390$22,664$24,511
Adjustments for Features0-935-2,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,390$21,729$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,339$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122013
ModelFocusFocusForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot $25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,550$2,555$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-935-2,682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length171.6 in169.5 in
Width71.8 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,920 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

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 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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