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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: $32,812

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,471

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,300 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,300 $27,992
Package 302A / 501A 1,945  
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
Rear spoiler 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 345 432
3.0L V6 1,610  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Package 302A / 501A 1,693  
Navigation system 1,736 888
Rear spoiler 257  
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Remote start 300 324
3.0L V6 1,449  
AWD 1,666  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 8,115 2,142
Options (change) 7,166 1,704
Destination 795 775
Total Price $34,210 $32,812
Total Invoice $31,261 $30,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394
Model Year20112012
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,210$32,812
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$32,162
Total Invoice$31,261$30,471
Adjustments for Features0-604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,261$29,867

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,360$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-604

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelFusionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,638 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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