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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: $30,602

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $24,330 $26,409
Automatic headlights 125      
Leather Package 1,550      
Navigation Package 1,165 840    
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Cargo area partition net 50 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69 69
Cargo tray 95     75
Remote start 495 495 432 432
Alloy wheels 495      
Roof rails 135 135    
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Bodyside moldings     238 238
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Class II trailer hitch     468 468
Automatic headlights 115      
Leather Package 1,427      
Navigation Package 1,072 772    
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Cargo area partition net 46 46 30 30
All-weather floor mats 69 69 39 39
Cargo tray 88     46
Remote start 456 456 324 324
Alloy wheels 456      
Roof rails 124 124    
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Bodyside moldings     155 155
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Class II trailer hitch     351 351
Options (change) 4,855 1,990 3,912 3,987
Options (change) 4,471 1,831 3,150 3,199
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $32,675 $32,285 $30,602 $32,877
Total Invoice $31,084 $30,808 $28,175 $30,303

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,025
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,675$32,285$30,602$32,877
Adjustments for Features0-260-695-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,675$32,025$29,907$31,707
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$0$1,800
Total Invoice$31,084$30,808$28,175$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-248-640-1,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,084$30,560$27,535$29,225
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$0$1,690

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $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
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,145$5,405$5,840$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$695$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-640-1,078

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelTransit ConnectForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in103.0 in
Length189.7 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height72.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested77548%
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 audio75No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%
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 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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