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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: $20,865

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $6,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,260

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $6,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $16,256
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo cover 166 166 65
CD changer, in-dash     400
Weather Package     175
Front side airbags     350
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Traction control     115
Sunroof     625
Leather seating surfaces     695
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo cover 108 108 57
CD changer, in-dash     348
Weather Package     152
Front side airbags     305
Antilock brakes (ABS)     348
Traction control     100
Sunroof     544
Leather seating surfaces     605
Options (change) 404 404 2,825
Options (change) 263 263 2,459
Destination 695 695 545
Total Price $27,094 $29,594 $20,865
Total Invoice $25,313 $27,665 $19,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZXW SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $877
Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4136hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/60-15
Total Price$27,094$29,594$20,865
Adjustments for Features-5,540-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,554$23,694$20,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$25,313$27,665$19,260
Adjustments for Features-5,176-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,137$22,150$19,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,013$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,100$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,176-5,5150

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in102.9 in
Length179.5 in178.4 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft373.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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