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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: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $18,985
Base Invoice $28,084 $17,502
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Safety and Security Package   595
Premium Package   395
3.0L V6   2,725
Traction control   95
Antilock brakes (ABS)   595
Sunroof   795
Leather seating surfaces   895
Heated front seats   295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Safety and Security Package   518
Premium Package   344
3.0L V6   2,452
Traction control   83
Antilock brakes (ABS)   518
Sunroof   692
Leather seating surfaces   779
Heated front seats   257
Options (change) 425 6,390
Options (change) 276 5,643
Destination 725 650
Total Price $31,145 $26,025
Total Invoice $29,085 $23,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $938
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4221hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,145$26,025
Adjustments for Features-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,485$26,025
Total Invoice$29,085$23,795
Adjustments for Features-4,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,733$23,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,535$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3520

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.2 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,280 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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