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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: $31,715

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,842

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $22,310
Base Invoice $33,675 $20,464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455 345
Moon and Tune Package   795
3.0L V6   1,445
Leather seating surfaces   1,190
Navigation system   1,895
Stability control   495
Rear spoiler   295
Obstacle detection, rear   295
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All-weather floor mats 52 65
Remote start 341 300
Moon and Tune Package   692
3.0L V6   1,301
Leather seating surfaces   1,036
Navigation system   1,649
Stability control   431
Rear spoiler   257
Obstacle detection, rear   257
AWD   1,665
Options (change) 781 8,680
Options (change) 551 7,653
Destination 915 725
Total Price $37,786 $31,715
Total Invoice $35,141 $28,842

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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: $804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4221hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,786$31,715
Adjustments for Features-6,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,911$31,715
Total Invoice$35,141$28,842
Adjustments for Features-6,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,747$28,842

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Folding passenger seat $150
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,675$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182009
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.3,430 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traction control100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blue Suede Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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