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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: $30,854

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $336

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,630

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSTRS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,425 $35,900 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,326 $34,285 $26,186 $28,084
ST3 4,995      
Sunroof 895 895    
RS2   2,785    
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     368  
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
ST3 4,745      
Sunroof 850 850    
RS2   2,646    
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     276  
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,890 3,680 2,134 1,766
Options (change) 5,595 3,496 1,719 1,443
Destination 875 875 725 725
Total Price $31,190 $40,455 $30,854 $32,486
Total Invoice $29,796 $38,656 $28,630 $30,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,050
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSTRS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4345hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,190$40,455$30,854$32,486
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-2,030-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$37,805$28,824$30,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,615$0$1,457
Total Invoice$29,796$38,656$28,630$30,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,532-1,884-2,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,796$36,124$26,746$28,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,328$0$1,453

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSTRS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Drift mode $0  
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Larger rear spoiler$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
No-lift shift $50  
Total Value of Features$3,230$5,880$5,260$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$2,030$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532-1,884-2,053

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,921 lb.3,251 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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested327575%
Total Not Requested110025%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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