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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: $25,250

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,153

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $2,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitaniumSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,375 $25,075 $41,120
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,278 $23,947 $39,270
Satellite radio 445 445      
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Boost gauge   311      
ST3       5,680  
Sunroof         895
Satellite radio 334 334      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Boost gauge   203      
ST3       5,396  
Sunroof         850
Options (change) 840 1,109 0 5,680 895
Options (change) 592 767 0 5,396 850
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Total Price $28,180 $29,649 $25,250 $31,630 $42,890
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,528 $24,153 $30,218 $40,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,199
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitaniumSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4160hp I4252hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionA4M5S6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7355, 10355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,180$29,649$25,250$31,630$42,890
Adjustments for Features-8150-985-1,435-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$29,649$24,265$30,195$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$0$5,930$14,040
Total Invoice$26,167$27,528$24,153$30,218$40,995
Adjustments for Features-7570-942-1,371-4,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,410$27,528$23,211$28,847$36,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$0$5,636$13,402

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitaniumSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
FWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
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
Drift mode    $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 $225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
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$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge $75 $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
No-lift shift    $50
Total Value of Features$6,260$5,445$6,430$6,880$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$985$1,435$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-7570-942-1,371-4,382

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082018
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.2,949 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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested292552%
Total Not Requested267548%

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