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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: $33,510

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,991

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelForesterFusionFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $23,250 $30,250 $36,750
Base Invoice $28,084 $21,968 $28,583 $34,730
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
Cargo net 48 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 69 120 120 120
Remote start 432      
Navigation system 1,600 795 795  
Obstacle detection, rear 363      
Universal garage door opener 93      
Luxury Package   2,400    
Sunroof   1,095 1,095  
Technology Package   595    
2.0L I4   1,795    
235/45VR18   695    
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120      
Cargo net 31 24 24 24
All-weather floor mats 39 114 114 114
Remote start 324      
Navigation system 1,335 755 755  
Obstacle detection, rear 272      
Universal garage door opener 61      
Luxury Package   2,280    
Sunroof   1,040 1,040  
Technology Package   565    
2.0L I4   1,705    
235/45VR18   660    
AWD   1,882 1,890 1,890
Options (change) 2,790 9,520 4,035 2,145
Options (change) 2,182 9,025 3,823 2,028
Destination 725 875 875 875
Total Price $33,510 $33,645 $35,160 $39,770
Total Invoice $30,991 $31,868 $33,281 $37,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelForesterFusionFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,510$33,645$35,160$39,770
Adjustments for Features0-910-2,135-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,510$32,735$33,025$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$430$0
Total Invoice$30,991$31,868$33,281$37,633
Adjustments for Features0-862-2,021-6,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,991$31,006$31,260$30,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$162$416$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelForesterFusionFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio$50 $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,660$7,570$8,795$13,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$2,135$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-2,021-6,789

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in191.7 in
Width70.1 in72.9 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested155048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 11 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested57542%
Total Not Requested80058%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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