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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: $35,979

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,207

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $30,836
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Navigation system 2,350 2,350  
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72
Engine-block heater 35 35 133
Remote start 345 345 436
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Door sill trim plates     36
Universal garage door opener     74
Cargo net     87
Rear bumper protector     92
AC power outlet     409
Class II trailer hitch     622
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Navigation system 1,998 1,998  
Roof rails 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 46
Engine-block heater 30 30 86
Remote start 293 293 328
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Door sill trim plates     23
Universal garage door opener     48
Cargo net     56
Rear bumper protector     59
AC power outlet     306
Class II trailer hitch     466
Options (change) 11,200 10,405 2,159
Options (change) 9,812 9,137 1,546
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $47,790 $49,490 $35,979
Total Invoice $43,993 $45,589 $33,207

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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: $8,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,900
Model Year201220122014
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$47,790$49,490$35,979
Adjustments for Features-3,135-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,655$46,155$35,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,993$45,589$33,207
Adjustments for Features-2,886-3,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,107$42,517$33,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122014
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$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$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,320$9,520$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,886-3,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,839 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 in0.0 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 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 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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