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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: $25,040

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,196

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $19,494 $20,768
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Engine-block heater 133 133 25 25
Door sill trim plates 38 38 95 95
Cargo organizer 60 60 115 115
Remote start 445 445 445 445
All-weather floor mats 72 72    
Cargo net 90 90    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Sunroof     795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Engine-block heater 86 86 22 22
Door sill trim plates 24 24 83 83
Cargo organizer 39 39 100 100
Remote start 333 333 387 387
All-weather floor mats 46 46    
Cargo net 58 58    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 1,295 1,295 3,340 3,240
Options (change) 882 882 2,907 2,820
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $33,465 $36,465 $25,040 $26,340
Total Invoice $31,000 $33,785 $23,196 $24,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$33,465$36,465$25,040$26,340
Adjustments for Features-6,695-6,895-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$29,570$24,465$26,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$1,875
Total Invoice$31,000$33,785$23,196$24,383
Adjustments for Features-6,202-6,388-5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,798$27,397$22,663$24,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$1,720

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,850$9,050$2,730$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,695$6,895$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,202-6,388-5330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172012
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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