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Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,406

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelFlexForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,960 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,389 $27,992
Navigation system 2,375 1,000
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Remote start 295 432
Sunroof 1,495  
AWD 1,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system 2,019 888
All-weather floor mats 47 39
Remote start 251 324
Sunroof 1,271  
AWD 1,684  
Class III trailer hitch 484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 6,640 2,736
Options (change) 5,756 2,137
Destination 775 775
Total Price $42,375 $33,406
Total Invoice $38,920 $30,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,637
Model Year20092012
ModelFlexForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,375$33,406
Adjustments for Features-2,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,785$33,406
Total Invoice$38,920$30,904
Adjustments for Features-2,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,541$30,904

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelFlexForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Footrests, second row$25 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,725$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelFlexForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in103.0 in
Length202.3 in179.5 in
Width75.9 in70.1 in
Height67.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,700 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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