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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: $20,715

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,061

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $14,508 $15,727
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 75 75
Satellite radio 432 432 432 195 195
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 455 455
Remote start 432 432 432 415 415
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Deluxe Package       395  
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
Sunroof       625 625
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 67 67
Satellite radio 324 324 324 170 170
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 396 396
Remote start 324 324 324 360 360
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Deluxe Package       344  
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 1,579 1,579 1,211 4,460 3,255
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 868 3,883 2,834
Destination 795 795 795 670 670
Total Price $29,369 $30,769 $32,001 $20,715 $20,850
Total Invoice $27,245 $28,525 $29,747 $19,061 $19,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,850
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4140hp 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)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$29,369$30,769$32,001$20,715$20,850
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,665-6,8400-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,604$24,104$25,161$20,715$20,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$65$0
Total Invoice$27,245$28,525$29,747$19,061$19,231
Adjustments for Features-5,348-6,179-6,3580-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,897$22,346$23,389$19,061$19,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$1,492$14$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
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  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $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$7,990$1,150$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,665$6,840$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,348-6,179-6,3580-184

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.9 in
Length169.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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