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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: $31,165

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,136

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $24,425 $35,900
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $23,326 $34,285
Cargo cover 182 182    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
ST3     4,995  
Sunroof     895 895
RS2       2,785
Cargo cover 118 118    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
ST3     4,745  
Sunroof     850 850
RS2       2,646
Options (change) 220 220 5,890 3,680
Options (change) 142 142 5,595 3,496
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $31,165 $34,165 $31,190 $40,455
Total Invoice $29,136 $31,919 $29,796 $38,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,306
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4252hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,165$34,165$31,190$40,455
Adjustments for Features-2,830-3,0300-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,335$31,135$31,190$37,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$6,615
Total Invoice$29,136$31,919$29,796$38,656
Adjustments for Features-2,646-2,8310-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,490$29,088$29,796$36,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$6,328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Drift mode   $0
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
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 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $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$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,310$6,510$3,480$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$3,030$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,646-2,8310-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in171.6 in
Width70.7 in71.8 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested247557%
Total Not Requested190043%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

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