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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: $37,616

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,927

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelFlexOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $36,672 $33,064 $36,089
3.5L V6 2,850    
Class III trailer hitch 570    
Sunroof 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 120 101 101
Roof rails 195    
AWD 1,950    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Cargo net   81 81
Rear bumper protector   107  
Remote start   470 470
3.5L V6 2,721    
Class III trailer hitch 542    
Sunroof 1,515    
All-weather floor mats 114 65 65
Roof rails 185    
AWD 1,863    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Cargo net   52 52
Rear bumper protector   69  
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 7,280 1,306 1,199
Options (change) 6,940 948 879
Destination 995 915 915
Total Price $46,675 $37,616 $40,804
Total Invoice $44,607 $34,927 $37,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,955
Model Year201820182018
ModelFlexOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$46,675$37,616$40,804
Adjustments for Features-1,8050-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$37,616$37,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$44,607$34,927$37,883
Adjustments for Features-1,7250-2,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,882$34,927$35,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$78

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018
ModelFlexOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,155$7,350$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7250-2,878

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in108.1 in
Length201.8 in189.9 in
Width75.9 in72.4 in
Height68.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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