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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: $30,820

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $6,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,577

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $6,047

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.0XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $24,370
Base Invoice $33,675 $22,726
Door sill trim plates 53  
ST3   4,680
Sunroof   895
Door sill trim plates 34  
ST3   4,177
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 53 5,575
Options (change) 34 4,976
Destination 915 875
Total Price $37,058 $30,820
Total Invoice $34,624 $28,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,353
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.0XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$37,058$30,820
Adjustments for Features-7,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,138$30,820
Total Invoice$34,624$28,577
Adjustments for Features-7,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,224$28,577

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterFocus
Trim2.0XT TouringST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,575$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,223 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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

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