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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: $23,590

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelFocusForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $27,795
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 800  
Sport Package 695  
Winter Package 570  
Door sill trim plates 95 53
Remote start 445 455
Sunroof 795  
6-speed automatic 1,095  
All Weather Package   500
All-weather floor mats   81
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 695  
Sport Package 604  
Winter Package 496  
Door sill trim plates 83 34
Remote start 387 341
Sunroof 692  
6-speed automatic 953  
All Weather Package   417
All-weather floor mats   52
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 4,495 1,643
Options (change) 3,910 1,241
Destination 795 1,050
Total Price $23,590 $30,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,806
Model Year20122021
ModelFocusForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$23,590$30,488
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$26,713

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122021
ModelFocusForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$2,525$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122021
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length171.6 in182.1 in
Width71.8 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,958 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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