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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: $30,854

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $476

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,630

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $24,775 $36,120
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $23,660 $34,495
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368      
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
ST3     5,680  
RS2       2,785
Sunroof       895
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276      
Navigation system 1,335 1,335    
ST3     5,396  
RS2       2,646
Sunroof       850
Options (change) 2,134 1,766 5,680 3,680
Options (change) 1,719 1,443 5,396 3,496
Destination 725 725 875 875
Total Price $30,854 $32,486 $31,330 $40,675
Total Invoice $28,630 $30,252 $29,931 $38,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,999
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4252hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,854$32,486$31,330$40,675
Adjustments for Features-1,830-2,0050-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,024$30,481$31,330$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$6,695
Total Invoice$28,630$30,252$29,931$38,866
Adjustments for Features-1,698-1,8670-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,932$28,385$29,931$36,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,453$0$6,403

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Drift mode   $0
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Total Value of Features$5,260$5,435$3,430$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$2,005$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,698-1,8670-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112017
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.2,949 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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested412576%
Total Not Requested130024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

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