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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: $21,409

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,723

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $16,552 $16,916
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 75 75
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 399 399
Remote start 445 445 445 435 435
Antilock brakes (ABS)       745 745
Moon & Tune Value Package       795 795
Leather seating surfaces       810  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 67 67
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 342 342
Remote start 333 333 333 363 363
Antilock brakes (ABS)       648 648
Moon & Tune Value Package       692 692
Leather seating surfaces       704  
Options (change) 792 792 792 3,259 2,449
Options (change) 557 557 557 2,816 2,112
Destination 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $30,437 $32,437 $35,437 $21,819 $21,409
Total Invoice $28,362 $30,192 $32,976 $20,063 $19,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,522
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,437$32,437$35,437$21,819$21,409
Adjustments for Features-6,565-7,525-7,725-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,872$24,912$27,712$21,619$21,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$210$0
Total Invoice$28,362$30,192$32,976$20,063$19,723
Adjustments for Features-6,117-7,004-7,189-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,245$23,188$25,787$19,879$19,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$3,542$156$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
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  
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,040$9,000$9,200$1,675$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,565$7,525$7,725$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,117-7,004-7,189-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.9 in
Length180.9 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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