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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: $32,860

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $23,830 $30,780
Base Invoice $27,992 $22,100 $28,546
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 795 795
Cargo net 48 25 25
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Remote start 432 345  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 295  
Universal garage door opener 93    
Luxury Package   1,255  
Technology Package   585  
Sunroof   1,095 1,095
2.0L I4   1,795  
235/45VR18   595  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 742 742
Cargo net 31 23 23
All-weather floor mats 39 70 70
Remote start 324 321  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 276  
Universal garage door opener 61    
Luxury Package   1,170  
Technology Package   546  
Sunroof   1,022 1,022
2.0L I4   1,675  
235/45VR18   555  
AWD   1,844 1,855
Options (change) 2,190 8,860 3,990
Options (change) 1,735 8,244 3,712
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $32,860 $33,565 $35,645
Total Invoice $30,502 $31,219 $33,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,079
Model Year201220162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,860$33,565$35,645
Adjustments for Features-3900-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,470$33,565$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$30,502$31,219$33,133
Adjustments for Features-3620-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,140$31,219$31,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$729

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201220162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
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$6,260$5,870$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3620-1,185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122016
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.3,681 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 210W, 10 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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