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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: $20,465

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $7,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,912

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $6,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $16,256
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Cargo cover 166 166 166 65
Weather Package       175
Front side airbags       350
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Traction control       115
Sunroof       625
Leather seating surfaces       695
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Cargo cover 108 108 108 57
Weather Package       152
Front side airbags       305
Antilock brakes (ABS)       348
Traction control       100
Sunroof       544
Leather seating surfaces       605
Options (change) 406 406 406 2,425
Options (change) 264 264 264 2,111
Destination 725 725 725 545
Total Price $27,626 $29,126 $31,126 $20,465
Total Invoice $25,803 $27,175 $29,073 $18,912

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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: $1,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4136hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/60-15
Total Price$27,626$29,126$31,126$20,465
Adjustments for Features-5,690-6,790-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,936$22,336$24,036$20,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,100$0
Total Invoice$25,803$27,175$29,073$18,912
Adjustments for Features-5,315-6,335-6,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,488$20,840$22,451$18,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$1,963$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,640$7,740$8,040$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$6,790$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,315-6,335-6,6220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112006
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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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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