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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: $37,367

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,475

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $34,295
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $32,028
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 72
Engine-block heater 35 35 133
Remote start 345 345 445
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
AC power outlet     415
Class II trailer hitch     634
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 46
Engine-block heater 30 30 86
Remote start 293 293 333
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
AC power outlet     311
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 8,850 8,055 2,197
Options (change) 7,814 7,139 1,572
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $45,440 $47,140 $37,367
Total Invoice $41,995 $43,591 $34,475

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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: $7,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,123
Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexForester
TrimLimitedTitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$45,440$47,140$37,367
Adjustments for Features-430-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,010$46,510$37,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$41,995$43,591$34,475
Adjustments for Features-397-5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,598$43,008$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $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
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$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 
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 
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$9,055$9,255$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-5830

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See a complete comparison of Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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