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Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,985 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,502 $27,992
3.0L V6 2,725  
Safety and Security Package 595  
Premium Package 395  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Traction control 95  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
3.0L V6 2,452  
Safety and Security Package 518  
Premium Package 344  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518  
Traction control 83  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Heated front seats 257  
Sunroof 692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 6,390 425
Options (change) 5,643 276
Destination 650 775
Total Price $26,025 $31,095
Total Invoice $23,795 $29,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,036
Model Year20062012
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,025$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$26,585
Total Invoice$23,795$29,043
Adjustments for Features0-4,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,795$24,831

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,875$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,212

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelFusionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.2 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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