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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: $30,709

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $30,200
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46 25
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Rear spoiler 353 0
Universal garage door opener 87  
Sunroof   995
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30 22
All-weather floor mats 33 67
Rear spoiler 230 0
Universal garage door opener 56  
Sunroof   888
AWD   1,845
Options (change) 2,169 3,095
Options (change) 1,711 2,822
Destination 645 795
Total Price $30,709 $34,090
Total Invoice $28,472 $31,477

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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: $706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $535
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,709$34,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,709$31,415
Total Invoice$28,472$31,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,472$29,007

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,070$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in191.7 in
Width68.3 in72.9 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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