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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: $26,595

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,549

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $19,494 $20,768
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 795 795
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Remote start 432 432 432 445 445
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363    
Winter Package       470 470
Premium Package       1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       995  
Sunroof       795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 692 692
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Remote start 324 324 324 387 387
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272    
Winter Package       409 409
Premium Package       1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       866  
Sunroof       692 692
Options (change) 2,876 2,676 2,308 4,895 3,800
Options (change) 2,266 2,088 1,812 4,260 3,307
Destination 775 775 775 795 795
Total Price $30,246 $31,346 $32,978 $26,595 $26,900
Total Invoice $27,946 $28,957 $30,579 $24,549 $24,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,336
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,246$31,346$32,978$26,595$26,900
Adjustments for Features-3,080-3,780-3,955-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,166$27,566$29,023$25,745$26,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$1,155
Total Invoice$27,946$28,957$30,579$24,549$24,870
Adjustments for Features-2,846-3,492-3,667-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$25,465$26,912$23,764$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$1,812$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
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  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$5,110$5,810$5,985$2,880$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$3,780$3,955$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,846-3,492-3,667-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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