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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: $29,986

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,788

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelFlexForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,672 $26,005
Roof rails 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 55
Sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 2,850  
AWD 1,950  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
Roof rails 185  
All-weather floor mats 114 33
Sunroof 1,515  
3.5L V6 2,721  
AWD 1,863  
Class III trailer hitch 542  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 7,280 1,466
Options (change) 6,940 1,158
Destination 995 625
Total Price $46,675 $29,986
Total Invoice $44,607 $27,788

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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: $8,404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,901
Model Year20182006
ModelFlexForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$46,675$29,986
Adjustments for Features-8,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,390$29,986
Total Invoice$44,607$27,788
Adjustments for Features-7,9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,689$27,788

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelFlexForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,405$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelFlexForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in99.4 in
Length201.8 in176.6 in
Width75.9 in68.3 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft357.7 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%

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