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Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,180

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $126

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,750

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 2,325        
Blind spot warning system 575 575      
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Cargo tray 95        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81 81 81
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 181 181 181
Remote start 495 495 455 455 455
Cargo area partition net   50 65 65 65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation system     1,350    
Class II trailer hitch     619 619 619
Premium Package 2,139        
Blind spot warning system 529 529      
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
Cargo tray 88        
All-weather floor mats 69 69 52 52 52
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 117 117 117
Remote start 456 456 341 341 341
Cargo area partition net   46 42 42 42
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Navigation system     1,156    
Class II trailer hitch     464 464 464
Options (change) 4,155 1,785 2,996 1,646 1,646
Options (change) 3,825 1,644 2,330 1,174 1,174
Destination 1,120 1,120 915 915 915
Total Price $33,180 $33,435 $33,306 $35,651 $38,651
Total Invoice $31,594 $31,920 $30,750 $32,976 $35,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,445
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,180$33,435$33,306$35,651$38,651
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,240-6,300-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,180$33,285$31,066$29,351$32,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,594$31,920$30,750$32,976$35,764
Adjustments for Features0-143-2,068-5,827-6,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,594$31,777$28,682$27,149$29,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$1,533$0$2,508

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Curve control$50$50   
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,165$7,255$11,315$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,240$6,300$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-2,068-5,827-6,107

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelTransit ConnectForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in103.9 in
Length189.7 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

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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