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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: $21,230

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $7,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,180

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $6,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $17,500
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $16,830
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 150
Remote start 432 432 432 395
Satellite radio 432 432 432  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Upgrade Package       820
Sunroof       745
Leather seating surfaces       825
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 131
Remote start 324 324 324 344
Satellite radio 324 324 324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Upgrade Package       714
Sunroof       648
Leather seating surfaces       718
Options (change) 1,652 1,652 1,284 2,935
Options (change) 1,191 1,191 915 2,555
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $29,022 $30,322 $31,954 $21,230
Total Invoice $26,871 $28,060 $29,682 $20,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,756
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4120hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/50-16
Total Price$29,022$30,322$31,954$21,230
Adjustments for Features-4,250-5,150-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,772$25,172$26,629$21,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$26,871$28,060$29,682$20,180
Adjustments for Features-3,935-4,766-4,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,936$23,294$24,736$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$358$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,625$6,800$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$5,150$5,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,935-4,766-4,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterFiesta
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.0 in
Length179.5 in160.1 in
Width70.1 in66.8 in
Height65.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft326.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SES

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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