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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: $26,245

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,245

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $19,494 $20,768
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 795 795
Winter Package       470 470
Premium Package       1,395 1,295
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Sunroof       795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       995  
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 692 692
Winter Package       409 409
Premium Package       1,214 1,127
Door sill trim plates       83 83
Sunroof       692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       866  
Options (change) 3,315 2,315 2,132 4,545 3,450
Options (change) 2,903 2,024 1,905 3,956 3,003
Destination 645 645 645 795 795
Total Price $30,255 $33,955 $34,272 $26,245 $26,550
Total Invoice $28,207 $31,464 $31,900 $24,245 $24,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,127
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,255$33,955$34,272$26,245$26,550
Adjustments for Features-2,810-2,385-3,510-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,445$31,570$30,762$25,395$26,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$1,155
Total Invoice$28,207$31,464$31,900$24,245$24,566
Adjustments for Features-2,620-2,210-3,267-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,587$29,254$28,633$23,460$24,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,667$3,046$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,040$5,615$6,740$4,080$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$2,385$3,510$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,620-2,210-3,267-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackFocus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in171.6 in
Width69.7 in71.8 in
Height63.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft344.8 ft3

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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 row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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