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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,160

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,579

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $14,508 $15,727
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183      
Limited Package 2,800 2,700        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 75 75
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77 455 455
Driver's Group         415  
SYNC         395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         385 385
Deluxe Package         395  
Heated front seats         115 115
Leather seating surfaces         695 695
CD changer, in-dash         350 350
Sunroof         625 625
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119      
Limited Package 2,520 2,426        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 67 67
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50 396 396
Driver's Group         361  
SYNC         344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335 335
Deluxe Package         344  
Heated front seats         100 100
Leather seating surfaces         605 605
CD changer, in-dash         305 305
Sunroof         544 544
Options (change) 3,115 3,015 315 132 3,905 2,700
Options (change) 2,722 2,628 202 83 3,401 2,352
Destination 645 645 645 645 670 670
Total Price $27,355 $29,955 $31,955 $32,272 $20,160 $20,295
Total Invoice $25,555 $27,932 $29,642 $30,078 $18,579 $18,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,512
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$27,355$29,955$31,955$32,272$20,160$20,295
Adjustments for Features-4,795-6,495-5,970-7,0950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,560$23,460$25,985$25,177$20,160$20,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,425$2,617$65$0
Total Invoice$25,555$27,932$29,642$30,078$18,579$18,749
Adjustments for Features-4,479-6,056-5,538-6,6130-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,076$21,876$24,104$23,465$18,579$18,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$3,028$2,389$15$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0$0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Stability control  $400$400  
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
Navigation system $600    
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,490$8,190$7,665$8,790$1,695$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$6,495$5,970$7,095$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,479-6,056-5,538-6,6130-185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackFocus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in102.9 in
Length188.7 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height63.2 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested172558%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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