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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: $30,925

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $3,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201220122012
ModelForesterForesterFusionFusionFusion
TrimLimitedTouringSELSportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $25,425 $27,225 $28,775
Navigation system 1,350   1,995 1,995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
All-weather floor mats 81 81 75 75 75
Remote start 455 455 345 345 345
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Package 302A / 501A     1,995    
Rear spoiler     295    
Package 402A       3,195  
Package 502A         4,095
Navigation system 1,156   1,736 1,736  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
All-weather floor mats 52 52 65 65 65
Remote start 341 341 300 300 300
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Package 302A / 501A     1,736    
Rear spoiler     257    
Package 402A       2,780  
Package 502A         3,563
Options (change) 2,251 901 4,705 5,610 4,515
Options (change) 1,785 629 4,094 4,881 3,928
Destination 975 975 795 795 795
Total Price $34,021 $36,171 $30,925 $33,630 $34,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,033
Model Year20192019201220122012
ModelForesterForesterFusionFusionFusion
TrimLimitedTouringSELSportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4175hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,021$36,171$30,925$33,630$34,085
Adjustments for Features-3,280-7,3400-175-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,741$28,831$30,925$33,455$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$2,530$3,035

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20192019201220122012
ModelForesterForesterFusionFusionFusion
TrimLimitedTouringSELSportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Backup collision intervention $150   
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Terrain selector$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights $1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,315$11,375$4,035$4,210$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$7,340$0$175$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-3250-160-114

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.4 in
Length182.1 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height67.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165070%
Total Not Requested70030%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250070%
Total Not Requested105030%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Hybrid

Package 502A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested322581%
Total Not Requested74019%

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