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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: $29,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $194

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,641

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $99

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,655 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,700 $26,005
Package 301A / 401A 895  
3.0L V6 1,610  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Rear spoiler 295 353
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Package 301A / 401A 779  
3.0L V6 1,449  
All-weather floor mats 65 33
Rear spoiler 257 230
AWD 1,666  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,725 1,391
Options (change) 4,216 1,110
Destination 725 625
Total Price $30,105 $29,911
Total Invoice $27,641 $27,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,596
Model Year20102006
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,105$29,911
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$29,911
Total Invoice$27,641$27,740
Adjustments for Features-1,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,144$27,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,125$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelFusionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in99.4 in
Length190.6 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height56.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.557.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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