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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: $26,595

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,549

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $19,494 $20,768
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Remote start 432 432 445 445
All-weather floor mats 69 69    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Sunroof     795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Remote start 324 324 387 387
All-weather floor mats 39 39    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 692 692
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Sunroof     692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Options (change) 3,775 3,408 4,895 3,800
Options (change) 3,051 2,779 4,260 3,307
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $30,465 $32,298 $26,595 $26,900
Total Invoice $28,076 $29,883 $24,549 $24,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,003
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT4T4S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,465$32,298$26,595$26,900
Adjustments for Features-2,505-2,740-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$29,558$25,745$26,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,155
Total Invoice$28,076$29,883$24,549$24,870
Adjustments for Features-2,309-2,535-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,767$27,348$23,764$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,581$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,570$3,680$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$2,740$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,309-2,535-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in171.6 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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