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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: $35,935

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $2,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $2,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelFusionFusionForester
TrimSETitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,830 $30,780 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,100 $28,546 $33,675
Luxury Package 1,255    
2.0L I4 1,795    
235/45VR18 595    
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Driver Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Technology Package 585    
Adaptive cruise control 995 995  
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo net 25 25 68
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
Proximity key 520    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Heated steering wheel   195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Remote start     455
Luxury Package 1,170    
2.0L I4 1,675    
235/45VR18 555    
Sunroof 1,022 1,022  
Driver Assist Package 1,119 1,119  
Technology Package 546    
Adaptive cruise control 928 928  
Navigation system 742 742  
Cargo net 23 23 44
All-weather floor mats 70 70 52
Proximity key 486    
Obstacle detection, rear 276    
AWD 1,844 1,855  
Heated steering wheel   182  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Remote start     341
Options (change) 11,230 6,380 1,252
Options (change) 10,456 5,941 856
Destination 875 875 915
Total Price $35,935 $38,035 $38,257
Total Invoice $33,431 $35,362 $35,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,371
Model Year201620162018
ModelFusionFusionForester
TrimSETitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,935$38,035$38,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,935$36,910$34,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$33,431$35,362$35,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,046-3,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$34,316$32,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162018
ModelFusionFusionForester
TrimSETitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,345$6,470$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,046-3,386

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelFusionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length191.7 in180.9 in
Width72.9 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,681 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 210W, 10 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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