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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: $30,805

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $2,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,080

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $20,150
Base Invoice $28,084 $18,576
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Obstacle detection, rear 363 295
Remote start 432 295
Navigation system 1,600 1,895
Moon and Tune Package   795
3.0L V6   2,750
AWD   1,850
Satellite radio   195
Rear spoiler   295
Interior ambient lighting   295
Leather seating surfaces   895
Heated front seats   295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 65
Obstacle detection, rear 272 257
Remote start 324 257
Navigation system 1,335 1,649
Moon and Tune Package   692
3.0L V6   2,474
AWD   1,665
Satellite radio   170
Rear spoiler   257
Interior ambient lighting   257
Leather seating surfaces   779
Heated front seats   257
Options (change) 2,889 9,930
Options (change) 2,246 8,779
Destination 725 725
Total Price $33,609 $30,805
Total Invoice $31,055 $28,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4221hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,609$30,805
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,524$30,805
Total Invoice$31,055$28,080
Adjustments for Features-1,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,128$28,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$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$6,985$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9270

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112008
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.3,430 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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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