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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: $11,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,157

Ford Fiesta ST   
Difference: $9,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFiesta
Trim2.0XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $21,195
Base Invoice $33,675 $20,877
Door sill trim plates 53  
Recaro Package   1,995
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   795
Door sill trim plates 34  
Recaro Package   1,895
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   755
Options (change) 53 3,585
Options (change) 34 3,405
Destination 915 875
Total Price $37,058 $25,655
Total Invoice $34,624 $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: $1,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $287
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFiesta
Trim2.0XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4197hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/40-17
Total Price$37,058$25,655
Adjustments for Features-9,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$25,655
Total Invoice$34,624$25,157
Adjustments for Features-9,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,444$25,157

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFiesta
Trim2.0XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,475$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFiesta
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.0 in
Length180.9 in160.1 in
Width70.7 in67.8 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.2,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 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 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft325.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta ST

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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