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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,490

Ford Fiesta Titanium   
Difference: $8,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,168

Ford Fiesta Titanium   
Difference: $6,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $18,340
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,081
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo organizer 115 115 105
Rear bumper protector 72 72 225
Cargo net 46 46  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 150
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo tray 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Sunroof     795
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo organizer 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 47 47 214
Cargo net 30 30  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 143
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo tray 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Sunroof     755
Options (change) 1,161 1,344 1,275
Options (change) 792 911 1,212
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $28,501 $29,884 $20,490
Total Invoice $26,367 $27,672 $20,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,363
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4120hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/50-16
Total Price$28,501$29,884$20,490
Adjustments for Features-1,985-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,516$28,614$20,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0
Total Invoice$26,367$27,672$20,168
Adjustments for Features-1,836-1,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,531$26,496$20,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,265$5,550$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,836-1,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterFiesta
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.0 in
Length176.6 in160.1 in
Width68.3 in67.8 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft325.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%

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