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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: $21,699

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,132

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $6,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $17,587 $18,315
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 75 75
Satellite radio 432        
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 399 399
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Remote start 432 432 432 435 435
Moon & Tune Value Package       395 395
Leather seating surfaces       810  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 67 67
Satellite radio 324        
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 342 342
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Remote start 324 324 324 363 363
Moon & Tune Value Package       344 344
Leather seating surfaces       704  
Options (change) 1,579 1,147 779 2,114 1,304
Options (change) 1,144 820 544 1,820 1,116
Destination 725 725 725 725 725
Total Price $28,799 $29,867 $31,499 $21,709 $21,699
Total Invoice $26,683 $27,731 $29,353 $20,132 $20,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,604
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$28,799$29,867$31,499$21,709$21,699
Adjustments for Features-4,835-5,735-5,9100-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,964$24,132$25,589$21,709$21,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$610$0
Total Invoice$26,683$27,731$29,353$20,132$20,156
Adjustments for Features-4,480-5,325-5,5070-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,203$22,406$23,846$20,132$19,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$203$1,643$533$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $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$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,240$7,140$7,315$1,405$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$5,735$5,910$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,480-5,325-5,5070-557

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112011
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 SES

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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