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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: $31,190

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,796

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSTRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $24,425 $35,900
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $23,326 $34,285
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
ST3     4,995  
Sunroof     895 895
RS2       2,785
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
ST3     4,745  
Sunroof     850 850
RS2       2,646
Options (change) 2,000 2,149 5,890 3,680
Options (change) 1,822 1,916 5,595 3,496
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $33,640 $34,289 $31,190 $40,455
Total Invoice $31,262 $31,911 $29,796 $38,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus ST
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $221
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSTRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6252hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,640$34,289$31,190$40,455
Adjustments for Features-1,160-2,5100-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,480$31,779$31,190$37,805
Cost Above Minimum$701$0$0$6,615
Total Invoice$31,262$31,911$29,796$38,656
Adjustments for Features-1,078-2,3360-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,184$29,575$29,796$36,124
Cost Above Minimum$609$0$0$6,328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSTRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Drift mode   $0
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25 
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,865$7,215$4,705$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$2,510$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,078-2,3360-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082016
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
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested245056%
Total Not Requested192544%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%

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