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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: $26,690

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
TrimLimitedTouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $20,905 $22,305
Navigation system 1,350   795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Door sill trim plates 53 53 95 95
Remote start 455 455 445 445
All-weather floor mats 81 81    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Sunroof     795 795
Navigation system 1,156   692 692
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Door sill trim plates 34 34 83 83
Remote start 341 341 387 387
All-weather floor mats 52 52    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 2,304 954 4,990 3,895
Options (change) 1,819 663 4,343 3,390
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $34,074 $36,224 $26,690 $26,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,608
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
TrimLimitedTouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,074$36,224$26,690$26,995
Adjustments for Features-4,735-8,795-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,339$27,429$25,840$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$1,155

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterFocusFocus
TrimLimitedTouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,890$10,950$3,005$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$8,795$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-388-398-7840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in171.6 in
Width71.5 in71.8 in
Height67.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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