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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: $20,465

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,912

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $9,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $16,256
Weather Package       175
Front side airbags       350
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Cargo cover       65
Traction control       115
Sunroof       625
Leather seating surfaces       695
Weather Package       152
Front side airbags       305
Antilock brakes (ABS)       348
Cargo cover       57
Traction control       100
Sunroof       544
Leather seating surfaces       605
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,425
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,111
Destination 915 915 915 545
Total Price $30,310 $34,005 $37,005 $20,465
Total Invoice $28,420 $31,802 $34,590 $18,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZXW SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $868
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4136hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/60-15
Total Price$30,310$34,005$37,005$20,465
Adjustments for Features-8,070-12,855-13,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,240$21,150$23,850$20,465
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$28,420$31,802$34,590$18,912
Adjustments for Features-7,567-12,022-12,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,853$19,780$22,294$18,912
Cost Above Minimum$1,073$0$2,514$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterFocus
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,265$14,050$14,350$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,070$12,855$13,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,567-12,022-12,2960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in102.9 in
Length180.9 in178.4 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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