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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: $30,820

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,577

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $24,370
Base Invoice $28,084 $22,726
Cargo cover 166  
Navigation system 1,600  
ST3   4,680
Sunroof   895
Cargo cover 108  
Navigation system 1,335  
ST3   4,177
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 1,766 5,575
Options (change) 1,443 4,976
Destination 725 875
Total Price $32,486 $30,820
Total Invoice $30,252 $28,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
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$32,486$30,820
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,131$30,820
Total Invoice$30,252$28,577
Adjustments for Features-2,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,059$28,577

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,285$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1930

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112015
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
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 Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

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