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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: $21,755

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $9,401

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,636

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $8,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $17,500
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $16,830
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 115
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 150
Remote start 445 445 445 395
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Upgrade Package       820
Sunroof       745
Leather seating surfaces       825
Illuminated door sill trim plates       410
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 100
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 131
Remote start 333 333 333 344
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Upgrade Package       714
Sunroof       648
Leather seating surfaces       718
Illuminated door sill trim plates       356
Options (change) 1,086 1,086 1,086 3,460
Options (change) 747 747 747 3,011
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $31,156 $33,256 $36,256 $21,755
Total Invoice $28,943 $30,865 $33,650 $20,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,558
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4120hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/50-16
Total Price$31,156$33,256$36,256$21,755
Adjustments for Features-6,155-8,265-8,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,001$24,991$27,791$21,755
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,943$30,865$33,650$20,636
Adjustments for Features-5,718-7,671-7,8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,225$23,194$25,793$20,636
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFiesta
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,750$9,860$10,060$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$8,265$8,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,718-7,671-7,8570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20172012
ModelForesterFiesta
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.0 in
Length180.9 in160.1 in
Width70.7 in66.8 in
Height66.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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