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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: $32,065

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,805

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,525 $29,000 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $24,735 $27,043 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation Package 1,165 840 1,850    
Automatic headlights 125        
Leather Package 1,550        
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Cargo area partition net 50 50 58 58 58
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72 72 72
Cargo tray 95        
Engine-block heater 35 35 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 199 199 199
Roof rails 135 135      
Remote start 345 345 445 445 445
Alloy wheels 495        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Class II trailer hitch     634 634 634
Navigation Package 994 716 1,600    
Automatic headlights 107        
Leather Package 1,322        
Automatic climate control, front 234        
Trailer Towing Package 337 337      
Cargo area partition net 44 44 37 37 37
All-weather floor mats 64 67 46 46 46
Cargo tray 81        
Engine-block heater 29 29 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 166 166 117 117 117
Roof rails 115 115      
Remote start 293 293 333 333 333
Alloy wheels 422        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Class II trailer hitch     475 475 475
Options (change) 4,935 2,070 3,590 1,740 1,740
Options (change) 4,208 1,767 2,823 1,223 1,223
Destination 995 995 850 850 850
Total Price $32,455 $32,065 $32,535 $32,685 $35,685
Total Invoice $29,938 $29,805 $29,986 $30,217 $33,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,761
Model Year20142014201520152015
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$32,455$32,065$32,535$32,685$35,685
Adjustments for Features0-260-2,370-2,370-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$31,805$30,165$30,315$33,115
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$29,938$29,805$29,986$30,217$33,000
Adjustments for Features0-242-2,184-2,191-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,938$29,563$27,802$28,026$30,623
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$224$2,821

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201520152015
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
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   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
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 
App support  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $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   
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$5,245$5,505$7,615$7,615$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$2,370$2,370$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242-2,184-2,191-2,377

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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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