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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: $20,225

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,634

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $5,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i3.6RSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $14,508 $15,727
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186      
Alloy Wheel Package 995      
Satellite radio 461   195 195
Universal garage door opener 85   455 455
Bluetooth cell phone link 460      
Limited Package   3,400    
Sunroof   1,445 625 625
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Deluxe Package     395  
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121      
Alloy Wheel Package 886      
Satellite radio 346   170 170
Universal garage door opener 55   396 396
Bluetooth cell phone link 345      
Limited Package   3,207    
Sunroof   1,203 544 544
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Deluxe Package     344  
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Options (change) 2,187 4,845 3,970 2,765
Options (change) 1,753 4,410 3,456 2,407
Destination 775 775 670 670
Total Price $26,257 $33,915 $20,225 $20,360
Total Invoice $24,467 $31,645 $18,634 $18,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,700
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i3.6RSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$26,257$33,915$20,225$20,360
Adjustments for Features-2,305-6,9200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,952$26,995$20,225$20,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,043$65$0
Total Invoice$24,467$31,645$18,634$18,804
Adjustments for Features-2,148-6,4570-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,319$25,188$18,634$18,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,869$15$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackFocusFocus
Trim2.5i3.6RSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo tray $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  
HD radio $50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,575$9,190$2,270$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$6,920$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,148-6,4570-185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackFocus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in102.9 in
Length188.2 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height65.7 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Alloy Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%

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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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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