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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: $19,745

Ford Focus ZXW SE   
Difference: $8,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,288

Ford Focus ZXW SE   
Difference: $7,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringZXW SEZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,790 $17,550
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $15,639 $16,331
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 60  
Cargo cover 166 166 166 65 65
Convenience Group       225  
Safety Package       350 350
SE Sport Group       475  
Traction control       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       445 445
Sunroof       625 625
Weather Package         175
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 52  
Cargo cover 108 108 108 57 57
Convenience Group       196  
Safety Package       305 305
SE Sport Group       413  
Traction control       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       387 387
Sunroof       544 544
Weather Package         152
Options (change) 406 406 406 2,360 1,775
Options (change) 264 264 264 2,054 1,545
Destination 775 775 775 595 595
Total Price $27,776 $29,076 $31,076 $19,745 $19,920
Total Invoice $25,944 $27,133 $29,031 $18,288 $18,471

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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: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringZXW SEZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4136hp I4136hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/60-15195/60-15
Total Price$27,776$29,076$31,076$19,745$19,920
Adjustments for Features-5,965-6,865-7,1650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,811$22,211$23,911$19,745$19,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,100$50$0
Total Invoice$25,944$27,133$29,031$18,288$18,471
Adjustments for Features-5,572-6,406-6,6930-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,372$20,727$22,338$18,288$18,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$1,966$26$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringZXW SEZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$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$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$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  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$0
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,815$8,115$950$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$6,865$7,165$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,572-6,406-6,6930-209

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122007
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 SE

Traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Tachometer75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual250Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
SE Sport Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tachometer75Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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