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Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,566

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,826

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelFlexFlexOutback
TrimLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $30,995
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $28,795
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 2,000
Roof rails 195 195  
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     77
Class II trailer hitch     369
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 33
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,822
Roof rails 166 166  
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Cargo net     28
Universal garage door opener     50
Class II trailer hitch     240
Options (change) 10,820 10,025 3,926
Options (change) 9,489 8,814 3,386
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $47,410 $49,110 $35,566
Total Invoice $43,670 $45,266 $32,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,003
Model Year201220122008
ModelFlexFlexOutback
TrimLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp V6355hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$47,410$49,110$35,566
Adjustments for Features-4,170-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,240$44,740$35,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,670$45,266$32,826
Adjustments for Features-3,841-4,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,829$41,238$32,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122008
ModelFlexFlexOutback
TrimLimitedTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$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, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,435$11,635$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$4,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,841-4,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelFlexOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in105.1 in
Length202.3 in188.7 in
Width75.9 in69.7 in
Height67.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in33.9 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 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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