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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: $836

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $23,830 $30,780
Base Invoice $26,116 $22,100 $28,546
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46 25 25
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Luxury Package   1,255  
Sunroof   1,095 1,095
2.0L I4   1,795  
235/45VR18   595  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
4-speed automatic 909    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30 23 23
All-weather floor mats 33 70 70
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Luxury Package   1,170  
Sunroof   1,022 1,022
2.0L I4   1,675  
235/45VR18   555  
AWD   1,844 1,855
Options (change) 2,169 6,840 3,195
Options (change) 1,711 6,359 2,970
Destination 645 875 875
Total Price $30,709 $31,545 $34,850
Total Invoice $28,472 $29,334 $32,391

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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: $186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $258
Model Year200820162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,709$31,545$34,850
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,709$30,895$31,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$28,472$29,334$32,391
Adjustments for Features0-604-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,472$28,730$29,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$896

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200820162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,570$7,220$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-604-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082016
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 SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

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

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