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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: $29,825

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $2,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,653

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelFocusForester
TrimST2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,100 $27,992
ST3 4,435  
Sunroof 895  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
ST3 3,959  
Sunroof 799  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 5,330 1,166
Options (change) 4,758 996
Destination 795 775
Total Price $29,825 $31,836
Total Invoice $27,653 $29,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $751
Model Year20132012
ModelFocusForester
TrimST2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,825$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$28,776
Total Invoice$27,653$29,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,653$26,902

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelFocusForester
TrimST2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,430$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,861

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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelFocusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length171.6 in179.5 in
Width71.8 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,440 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cornering lights50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested335085%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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