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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: $28,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,183

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $24,930 $26,116
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Leather Package 1,550      
Automatic headlights 125      
SYNC 325      
Alloy wheels 495      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Satellite radio 195 195 445 445
Cargo tray 95   75 75
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Roof rails 135 135    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195    
Class II trailer hitch     299 299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Leather Package 1,427      
Automatic headlights 115      
SYNC 299      
Alloy wheels 456      
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Satellite radio 180 180 334 334
Cargo tray 88   46 46
All-weather floor mats 69 69 33 33
Roof rails 124 124    
Roof rack crossbars 180 180    
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,860 995 874 1,057
Options (change) 3,556 917 608 727
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $31,680 $31,290 $28,214 $29,597
Total Invoice $30,169 $29,894 $26,183 $27,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,680$31,290$28,214$29,597
Adjustments for Features-1,055-1,315-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,625$29,975$27,499$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$0$2,098
Total Invoice$30,169$29,894$26,183$27,488
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,256-6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,164$28,638$25,519$27,488
Cost Above Minimum$526$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo tray$40 $40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Total Value of Features$6,170$6,430$5,830$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$1,315$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,005-1,256-6640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelTransit ConnectForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in99.4 in
Length189.7 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height72.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft357.7 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%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

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 2.5 XT Limited

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

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