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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: $37,561

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,769

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,685

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $33,605
Base Invoice $31,569 $31,757
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Remote start 445  
Cargo net 90 25
All-weather floor mats 72 120
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Adaptive cruise control   1,190
Upgrade Package   2,000
Driver Assist Package   1,625
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   1,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Remote start 333  
Cargo net 58 24
All-weather floor mats 46 114
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Adaptive cruise control   1,131
Upgrade Package   1,900
Driver Assist Package   1,544
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   1,040
Options (change) 2,916 6,850
Options (change) 2,266 6,508
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,561 $41,330
Total Invoice $34,685 $39,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,703
Model Year20162017
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4325hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,561$41,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,561$39,480
Total Invoice$34,685$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,685$37,388

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Pothole mitigation $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$7,470$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,752

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in72.9 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,982 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested52530%
Total Not Requested125070%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested37525%
Total Not Requested115075%

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