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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: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,136

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $25,075 $41,120
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $23,947 $39,270
Cargo cover 182 182    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
ST3     5,680  
Sunroof       895
Cargo cover 118 118    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
ST3     5,396  
Sunroof       850
Options (change) 220 220 5,680 895
Options (change) 142 142 5,396 850
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $31,165 $34,165 $31,630 $42,890
Total Invoice $29,136 $31,919 $30,218 $40,995

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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: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year2015201520182018
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$31,630$42,890
Adjustments for Features-2,680-2,8800-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,485$31,285$31,630$39,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$8,110
Total Invoice$29,136$31,919$30,218$40,995
Adjustments for Features-2,506-2,6910-3,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,630$29,228$30,218$37,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$7,766

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2015201520182018
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
Limited-slip front 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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
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
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,360$6,560$3,680$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$2,880$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,506-2,6910-3,011

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152018
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.2,949 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600No
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
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested350063%
Total Not Requested210037%

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