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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: $29,825

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $2,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,653

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $2,110

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.5 XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $23,700
Base Invoice $27,992 $22,100
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
ST3   4,435
Sunroof   895
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
ST3   3,959
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 1,166 5,330
Options (change) 996 4,758
Destination 775 795
Total Price $31,836 $29,825
Total Invoice $29,763 $27,653

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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: $1,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $751
Model Year20122013
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)?, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,836$29,825
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,776$29,825
Total Invoice$29,763$27,653
Adjustments for Features-2,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,902$27,653

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122013
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 
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
Rearview camera$200 
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8610

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122013
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
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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cornering lights50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested335085%
Total Not Requested60015%

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