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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,264

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,769

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $6,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $17,587 $18,315
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Universal garage door opener 87 87 399 399
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Moon & Tune Value Package     395 395
Leather seating surfaces     810  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 67 67
Universal garage door opener 56 56 342 342
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Moon & Tune Value Package     344 344
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 537 678 1,679 869
Options (change) 347 438 1,457 753
Destination 625 625 725 725
Total Price $28,057 $29,198 $21,274 $21,264
Total Invoice $25,973 $27,068 $19,769 $19,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,456
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$28,057$29,198$21,274$21,264
Adjustments for Features-3,545-2,6450-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,512$26,553$21,274$20,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$610$0
Total Invoice$25,973$27,068$19,769$19,793
Adjustments for Features-3,282-2,4520-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,691$24,616$19,769$19,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$534$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800
5-speed manual $0$0 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,800$3,155$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$2,645$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,282-2,4520-558

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in102.9 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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