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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: $30,204

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,141

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelFocusFocusForesterForester
TrimSTRS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,775 $36,120 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,660 $34,495 $26,094 $27,992
ST3 5,680      
RS2   2,785    
Sunroof   895    
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     368  
ST3 5,396      
RS2   2,646    
Sunroof   850    
Navigation system     888 888
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 5,680 3,680 1,534 1,166
Options (change) 5,396 3,496 1,272 996
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $31,330 $40,675 $30,204 $31,836
Total Invoice $29,931 $38,866 $28,141 $29,763

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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: $3,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,658
Model Year2017201720122012
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, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,330$40,675$30,204$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-2,005-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$38,025$28,199$29,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,695$0$1,457
Total Invoice$29,931$38,866$28,141$29,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,532-1,868-2,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,931$36,334$26,273$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,403$0$1,452

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720122012
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$3,330$5,980$5,335$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$2,005$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532-1,868-2,038

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,949 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested420077%
Total Not Requested122523%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170093%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

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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