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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: $21,075

Ford Fiesta Titanium   
Difference: $7,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,744

Ford Fiesta Titanium   
Difference: $5,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,405
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,114
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Sunroof     795
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Sunroof     755
Options (change) 798 981 795
Options (change) 564 683 755
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $28,138 $29,521 $21,075
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,444 $20,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,761
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4120hp I4
TransmissionA4M5S6
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$28,138$29,521$21,075
Adjustments for Features-7150-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,423$29,521$21,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0
Total Invoice$26,139$27,444$20,744
Adjustments for Features-6640-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,475$27,444$20,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year200820082018
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 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
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$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-30

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20082018
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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