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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: $32,932

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelFusionForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,425 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,423 $28,084
Package 302A / 501A 1,995  
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
3.0L V6 1,595  
Appearance Package 895  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 345 432
AWD 1,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Package 302A / 501A 1,736  
Navigation system 1,736 888
3.0L V6 1,436  
Appearance Package 779  
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Remote start 300 324
AWD 1,754  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 8,850 2,142
Options (change) 7,806 1,704
Destination 795 795
Total Price $35,070 $32,932
Total Invoice $32,024 $30,583

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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: $2,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,021
Model Year20122013
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)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,070$32,932
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,070$32,307
Total Invoice$32,024$30,583
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,024$30,003

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,385$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelFusionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in169.5 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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

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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