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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: $21,065

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $14,508 $15,727
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 75 75
Satellite radio 453 453 195 195
Universal garage door opener 82 82 455 455
Remote start 432 432 415 415
iPod integration 223 223    
Rear spoiler 367      
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
CD changer, in-dash     350 350
Sunroof     625 625
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 67 67
Satellite radio 340 340 170 170
Universal garage door opener 54 54 396 396
Remote start 324 324 360 360
iPod integration 145 145    
Rear spoiler 275      
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
CD changer, in-dash     305 305
Sunroof     544 544
Options (change) 1,809 1,442 4,810 3,605
Options (change) 1,296 1,021 4,188 3,139
Destination 695 695 670 670
Total Price $28,499 $30,332 $21,065 $21,200
Total Invoice $26,321 $28,125 $19,366 $19,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,645
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,499$30,332$21,065$21,200
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,0000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,734$24,332$21,065$21,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$65$0
Total Invoice$26,321$28,125$19,366$19,536
Adjustments for Features-5,324-5,5630-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,997$22,562$19,366$19,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$14$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,275$1,275$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,000$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,324-5,5630-184

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.9 in
Length179.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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 control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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