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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,663

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,442

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $25,425
Base Invoice $26,116 $23,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Rear spoiler 353  
Package 301A / 401A   1,195
3.0L V6   1,595
Appearance Package   895
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 65
Rear spoiler 230  
Package 301A / 401A   1,040
3.0L V6   1,436
Appearance Package   779
AWD   1,754
Options (change) 2,123 5,710
Options (change) 1,681 5,074
Destination 645 795
Total Price $30,663 $31,930
Total Invoice $28,442 $29,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,663$31,930
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,663$31,480
Total Invoice$28,442$29,292
Adjustments for Features0-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,442$28,879

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.4 in
Length176.6 in190.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

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