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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: $32,724

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $26,409
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Remote start 345 345 432
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 1,800
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Roof rails 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 39
Remote start 293 293 324
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,650
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 11,165 10,370 3,834
Options (change) 9,782 9,107 3,103
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $47,755 $49,455 $32,724
Total Invoice $43,963 $45,559 $30,207

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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: $9,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,107
Model Year201220122009
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$47,755$49,455$32,724
Adjustments for Features-5,050-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,705$44,205$32,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,963$45,559$30,207
Adjustments for Features-4,649-4,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,314$40,723$30,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122009
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,470$10,670$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,649-4,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,839 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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