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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: $25,685

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,537

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $19,015 $23,725 $24,425
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $18,159 $22,657 $23,326
Navigation system 1,800 1,800   795  
Rear spoiler 367        
Cargo cover 166 166      
iPod integration 223 223      
Cargo net 46 46 75 75  
Satellite radio 453 453      
Rear bumper protector 78 78 245 245  
Remote start 432 432 445    
All-weather floor mats 69 69      
Cold Weather Package     645    
Luxury Package     1,995    
Sony and MyFord Touch Package     1,495    
Sunroof     895 895 895
ST3         4,995
Navigation system 1,501 1,501   755  
Rear spoiler 275        
Cargo cover 108 108      
iPod integration 145 145      
Cargo net 30 30 71 71  
Satellite radio 340 340      
Rear bumper protector 51 51 232 232  
Remote start 324 324 423    
All-weather floor mats 39 39      
Cold Weather Package     612    
Luxury Package     1,895    
Sony and MyFord Touch Package     1,420    
Sunroof     850 850 850
ST3         4,745
Options (change) 3,634 3,267 5,795 2,010 5,890
Options (change) 2,813 2,538 5,503 1,908 5,595
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,324 $32,457 $25,685 $26,610 $31,190
Total Invoice $27,863 $29,940 $24,537 $25,440 $29,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $956
Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4160hp I4160hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6355, 10355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,324$32,457$25,685$26,610$31,190
Adjustments for Features-2,605-2,840-250-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,719$29,617$25,660$26,610$30,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$950$4,510
Total Invoice$27,863$29,940$24,537$25,440$29,796
Adjustments for Features-2,394-2,620-240-974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,469$27,320$24,513$25,440$28,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,851$0$927$4,309

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40    
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,965$6,200$3,385$3,360$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$2,840$25$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,394-2,620-240-974

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102016
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 SE

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested195063%
Total Not Requested115037%
Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested260059%
Total Not Requested177541%

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