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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: $32,515

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Navigation Package 1,165 840 1,350    
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Leather Package 1,550        
Automatic headlights 125        
Roof rails 135 135      
Alloy wheels 495        
Remote start 495 495 445 445 445
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 199 199 199
Engine-block heater 35 35 133 133 133
Cargo tray 95        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72 72 72
Cargo area partition net 50 50 58 58 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Class II trailer hitch     634 634 634
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
Navigation Package 1,072 772 1,157    
Automatic climate control, front 254        
Leather Package 1,427        
Automatic headlights 115        
Roof rails 124 124      
Alloy wheels 456        
Remote start 456 456 333 333 333
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 117 117 117
Engine-block heater 32 32 86 86 86
Cargo tray 88        
All-weather floor mats 69 69 46 46 46
Cargo area partition net 46 46 37 37 37
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Class II trailer hitch     475 475 475
Options (change) 5,085 2,220 3,090 1,740 1,740
Options (change) 4,683 2,043 2,380 1,223 1,223
Destination 995 995 850 850 850
Total Price $32,905 $32,515 $32,735 $33,385 $36,385
Total Invoice $31,296 $31,020 $30,185 $30,858 $33,642

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,957
Model Year20162016201620162016
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$32,905$32,515$32,735$33,385$36,385
Adjustments for Features0-260-2,570-2,805-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$32,255$30,165$30,580$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$31,296$31,020$30,185$30,858$33,642
Adjustments for Features0-248-2,370-2,593-2,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,296$30,772$27,815$28,265$30,864
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$0$450$3,049

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
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   
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$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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$5,020$5,280$7,590$7,825$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$2,570$2,805$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-2,370-2,593-2,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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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