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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: $25,655

Ford Fiesta ST   
Difference: $6,301

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,157

Ford Fiesta ST   
Difference: $4,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $21,195
Base Invoice $28,084 $20,877
Navigation system 1,000 795
Cargo cover 166  
Recaro Package   1,995
Sunroof   795
Navigation system 888 755
Cargo cover 108  
Recaro Package   1,895
Sunroof   755
Options (change) 1,166 3,585
Options (change) 996 3,405
Destination 795 875
Total Price $31,956 $25,655
Total Invoice $29,875 $25,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,866
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $572
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4197hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/40-17
Total Price$31,956$25,655
Adjustments for Features-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,521$25,655
Total Invoice$29,875$25,157
Adjustments for Features-4,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,729$25,157

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterFiesta
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,540$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterFiesta
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.0 in
Length169.5 in160.1 in
Width70.1 in67.8 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.4 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 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft325.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta ST

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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