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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: $29,825

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $2,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,653

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,843

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $23,700
Base Invoice $26,707 $22,100
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover 166  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
ST3   4,435
Sunroof   895
Navigation system 1,501  
Cargo cover 108  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
ST3   3,959
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 2,642 5,330
Options (change) 2,094 4,758
Destination 695 795
Total Price $31,832 $29,825
Total Invoice $29,496 $27,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191
Model Year20102013
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,832$29,825
Adjustments for Features-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,637$29,825
Total Invoice$29,496$27,653
Adjustments for Features-2,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,462$27,653

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,475$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0340

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,440 lb.3,223 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cornering lights50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

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