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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: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $18,985
Base Invoice $33,675 $17,502
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
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 158  
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) 245 6,390
Options (change) 158 5,643
Destination 915 650
Total Price $37,250 $26,025
Total Invoice $34,748 $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: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $878
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4221hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,250$26,025
Adjustments for Features-10,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,450$26,025
Total Invoice$34,748$23,795
Adjustments for Features-10,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,673$23,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,675$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.4 in
Length180.9 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.8 ft3

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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 headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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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