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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: $31,407

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $3,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
TrimPremiumSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $23,830 $30,780
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
Cargo net 68 25 25
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Remote start 455 345  
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Driver Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Luxury Package   1,255  
Technology Package   585  
Sunroof   1,095 1,095
Adaptive cruise control   995 995
2.0L I4   1,795  
235/45VR18   595  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
Cargo net 44 23 23
All-weather floor mats 52 70 70
Remote start 341 321  
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Driver Assist Package   1,119 1,119
Luxury Package   1,170  
Technology Package   546  
Sunroof   1,022 1,022
Adaptive cruise control   928 928
2.0L I4   1,675  
235/45VR18   555  
AWD   1,844 1,855
Options (change) 3,002 9,965 5,390
Options (change) 2,303 9,273 5,017
Destination 1,010 875 875
Total Price $31,407 $34,670 $37,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,219
Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
TrimPremiumSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,407$34,670$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-770-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,407$33,900$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterFusionFusion
TrimPremiumSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key  $250
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,320$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-716-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length182.1 in191.7 in
Width71.5 in72.9 in
Height67.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested52524%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

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 headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested62533%
Total Not Requested125067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 210W, 10 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%
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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

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 headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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