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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: $24,235

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,483

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,200 $24,200 $23,700
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $17,904 $22,567 $22,100
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 115 115
Satellite radio 445 445      
All-weather floor mats 55 55      
Cargo net 46 46      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Boost gauge   311      
Winter Package     495    
Appearance Package     2,640    
Door sill trim plates     95 95  
Sunroof     895 895 895
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Cargo organizer 72 72 102 102 102
Satellite radio 334 334      
All-weather floor mats 33 33      
Cargo net 30 30      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Boost gauge   203      
Winter Package     442    
Appearance Package     2,356    
Door sill trim plates     85 85  
Sunroof     799 799 799
Options (change) 1,056 1,325 4,240 1,105 1,010
Options (change) 727 902 3,784 986 901
Destination 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $28,396 $29,865 $24,235 $26,100 $25,505
Total Invoice $26,302 $27,663 $22,483 $24,348 $23,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,593
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4160hp I4160hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6355, 10110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,396$29,865$24,235$26,100$25,505
Adjustments for Features-3,760-2,945-1,355-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,636$26,920$22,880$23,670$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$0$790$2,625
Total Invoice$26,302$27,663$22,483$24,348$23,796
Adjustments for Features-3,483-2,728-1,257-2,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,819$24,935$21,226$22,081$23,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,116$0$855$2,570

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop $100   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot   $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge $75  $75
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,110$7,295$5,705$6,780$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$2,945$1,355$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,483-2,728-1,257-2,2670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in171.6 in
Width68.3 in71.8 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested92533%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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