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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: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,245

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $5,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i3.6RSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $19,494 $20,768
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 795 795
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 795 795
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 692 692
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 692 692
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 4,545 3,450
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 3,956 3,003
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $26,245 $26,550
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $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: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,426
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i3.6RSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6T5S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,465$35,465$26,245$26,550
Adjustments for Features-2,560-3,510-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$31,955$25,395$26,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,155
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$24,245$24,566
Adjustments for Features-2,381-3,260-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,886$29,679$23,460$24,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i3.6RSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,615$1,955$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$3,510$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,381-3,260-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackFocus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in171.6 in
Width71.7 in71.8 in
Height65.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested290067%
Total Not Requested144033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested112532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
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 radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
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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