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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: $32,132

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,775

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $25,425
Base Invoice $26,409 $23,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 345
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
3.0L V6   1,595
Appearance Package   895
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 65
Remote start 324 300
Navigation system 1,650 1,736
3.0L V6   1,436
Appearance Package   779
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
AWD   1,754
Options (change) 3,242 8,850
Options (change) 2,671 7,806
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,132 $35,070
Total Invoice $29,775 $32,024

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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: $2,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,132$35,070
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,132$34,480
Total Invoice$29,775$32,024
Adjustments for Features0-539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,775$31,485

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$5,420$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-539

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%

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