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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: $37,329

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,451

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimSELLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,325 $34,960 $34,295
Base Invoice $29,991 $32,389 $32,028
SYNC 395    
Lighting Package 895    
Convenience Package 985    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 72
Engine-block heater 35 35 133
Remote start 295 295 445
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
AC power outlet     415
Class II trailer hitch     634
SYNC 336    
Lighting Package 761    
Convenience Package 838    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 46
Engine-block heater 30 30 86
Remote start 251 251 333
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
AC power outlet     311
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 6,575 4,300 2,159
Options (change) 5,702 3,767 1,548
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $39,675 $40,035 $37,329
Total Invoice $36,468 $36,931 $34,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,686
Model Year200920092017
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimSELLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6262hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,675$40,035$37,329
Adjustments for Features0-250-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,675$39,785$36,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0
Total Invoice$36,468$36,931$34,451
Adjustments for Features0-231-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,468$36,700$33,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092017
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimSELLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row $25 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,650$8,900$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-669

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelFlexForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in103.9 in
Length202.3 in180.9 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height67.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,700 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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