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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: $30,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelFlexFlexFlexForester
TrimSELLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,210 $38,180 $40,675 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,121 $35,553 $37,824 $26,116
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995 2,995  
Package 203A 3,025      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55
Sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570 570 570  
255/45VR20   795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
4-speed automatic       1,000
Cargo net       46
Rear bumper protector       72
Universal garage door opener       87
Class II trailer hitch       299
Satellite radio       445
3.5L V6 2,726 2,725 2,726  
Package 203A 2,572      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 33
Sunroof 1,271 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684 1,684  
Class III trailer hitch 484 484 484  
255/45VR20   676    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
4-speed automatic       909
Cargo net       30
Rear bumper protector       47
Universal garage door opener       56
Class II trailer hitch       195
Satellite radio       334
Options (change) 10,010 7,780 6,985 2,187
Options (change) 8,801 6,904 6,229 1,723
Destination 825 825 825 645
Total Price $43,045 $46,785 $48,485 $30,727
Total Invoice $39,747 $43,282 $44,878 $28,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,352
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelFlexFlexFlexForester
TrimSELLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6355hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20255/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$43,045$46,785$48,485$30,727
Adjustments for Features-4,235-5,860-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,810$40,925$42,425$30,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$3,615$0
Total Invoice$39,747$43,282$44,878$28,484
Adjustments for Features-3,911-5,421-5,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,836$37,861$39,269$28,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$3,433$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelFlexFlexFlexForester
TrimSELLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Footrests, second row $25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,655$12,280$12,480$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$5,860$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,911-5,421-5,6090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelFlexForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in99.4 in
Length202.3 in176.6 in
Width75.9 in68.3 in
Height67.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90033%
Total Not Requested180067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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