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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: $20,425

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,804

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $14,508 $15,727
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Satellite radio 445 445 195 195
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87 455 455
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Cargo mat     70 70
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
CD changer, in-dash     350 350
Sunroof     625 625
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 67 67
Satellite radio 334 334 170 170
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56 396 396
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Cargo mat     55 55
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
CD changer, in-dash     305 305
Sunroof     544 544
Options (change) 895 1,123 4,170 2,965
Options (change) 625 772 3,626 2,577
Destination 645 645 670 670
Total Price $28,235 $29,663 $20,425 $20,560
Total Invoice $26,200 $27,533 $18,804 $18,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,282
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,235$29,663$20,425$20,560
Adjustments for Features-4,450-3,8100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,785$25,853$20,425$20,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$65$0
Total Invoice$26,200$27,533$18,804$18,974
Adjustments for Features-4,129-3,5360-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,071$23,997$18,804$18,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$15$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $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  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,850$2,040$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$3,810$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,129-3,5360-185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
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 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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