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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: $31,847

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelFusionFusionForester
TrimSETitaniumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,830 $30,780 $27,795
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Driver Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Luxury Package 1,255    
Technology Package 585    
Adaptive cruise control 995 995  
Cargo net 25 25 68
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
Remote start 345   455
2.0L I4 1,795    
235/45VR18 595    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Eyesight Package     1,695
Door sill trim plates     53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Universal garage door opener     120
Sunroof 1,022 1,022  
Driver Assist Package 1,119 1,119  
Luxury Package 1,170    
Technology Package 546    
Adaptive cruise control 928 928  
Cargo net 23 23 44
All-weather floor mats 70 70 52
Remote start 321   341
2.0L I4 1,675    
235/45VR18 555    
AWD 1,844 1,855  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Eyesight Package     1,412
Door sill trim plates     34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 9,965 5,390 3,002
Options (change) 9,273 5,017 2,303
Destination 875 875 1,050
Total Price $34,670 $37,045 $31,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,179
Model Year201620162021
ModelFusionFusionForester
TrimSETitaniumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$34,670$37,045$31,847
Adjustments for Features-770-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$34,750$31,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162021
ModelFusionFusionForester
TrimSETitaniumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key $250 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,320$8,845$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-716-2,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelFusionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in105.1 in
Length191.7 in182.1 in
Width72.9 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,681 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.076.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested62533%
Total Not Requested125067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 210W, 10 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested52524%

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