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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: $21,044

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,415

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $16,552 $16,916
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Satellite radio 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87 399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package     795 795
Leather seating surfaces     810  
Cargo mat     70 70
Antilock brakes (ABS)     745 745
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 67 67
Satellite radio 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56 342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package     692 692
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Cargo mat     55 55
Antilock brakes (ABS)     648 648
Options (change) 895 1,123 2,894 2,084
Options (change) 625 772 2,508 1,804
Destination 645 645 695 695
Total Price $28,235 $29,663 $21,454 $21,044
Total Invoice $26,200 $27,533 $19,755 $19,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,375
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESSEL
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?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,235$29,663$21,454$21,044
Adjustments for Features-3,675-3,035-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,560$26,628$21,254$21,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$210$0
Total Invoice$26,200$27,533$19,755$19,415
Adjustments for Features-3,410-2,817-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,790$24,716$19,571$19,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$156$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESSEL
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  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
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$6,440$5,800$2,965$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$3,035$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,410-2,817-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082009
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%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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