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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: $36,015

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $2,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,044

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $2,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $23,545 $30,290
Base Invoice $33,675 $21,733 $27,957
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Cargo net 68 25 25
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Luxury Package   1,255  
MyFord Touch Technology Package   1,100  
Driver Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   995 995
Adaptive cruise control   995 995
2.0L I4   1,795  
235/45VR18   595  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Proximity key   520  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel     150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Cargo net 44 22 22
All-weather floor mats 52 67 67
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Luxury Package   1,096  
MyFord Touch Technology Package   982  
Driver Assist Package   1,071 1,071
Navigation system   710 710
Sunroof   888 888
Adaptive cruise control   888 888
2.0L I4   1,657  
235/45VR18   531  
Obstacle detection, rear   264  
Proximity key   465  
AWD   1,845 1,845
Heated steering wheel     135
Options (change) 1,252 11,645 6,235
Options (change) 856 10,486 5,626
Destination 915 825 825
Total Price $38,257 $36,015 $37,350
Total Invoice $35,446 $33,044 $34,408

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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: $1,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,257$36,015$37,350
Adjustments for Features-3,6550-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,602$36,015$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$35,446$33,044$34,408
Adjustments for Features-3,3860-1,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,060$33,044$33,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterFusionFusion
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,000$5,345$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3860-1,036

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,681 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Ford Fusion SE

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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1875100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyFord Touch Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35052%
Total Not Requested32548%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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