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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: $32,885

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,575

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,454 $28,960 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Premium Package 2,325        
Blind spot warning system 575 575      
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
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
Remote start 495 495 445 445 445
Cargo area partition net   50 58 58 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Navigation system     1,350    
Class II trailer hitch     634 634 634
Premium Package 2,139        
Blind spot warning system 529 529      
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 46 46 46
Cargo tray 88        
Engine-block heater 32 32 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 117 117 117
Remote start 456 456 333 333 333
Cargo area partition net   46 37 37 37
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Navigation system     1,156    
Class II trailer hitch     475 475 475
Options (change) 4,190 1,820 3,090 1,740 1,740
Options (change) 3,857 1,676 2,379 1,223 1,223
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $32,885 $33,140 $33,160 $33,910 $36,910
Total Invoice $31,306 $31,631 $30,575 $31,341 $34,126

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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: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,246
Model Year20172017201720172017
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$32,885$33,140$33,160$33,910$36,910
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,165-3,550-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$32,990$30,995$30,360$33,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$31,306$31,631$30,575$31,341$34,126
Adjustments for Features0-143-1,996-3,281-3,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,306$31,488$28,579$28,060$30,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$182$519$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
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 area partition net $40$40$40$40
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  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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$5,565$5,715$7,730$9,115$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,165$3,550$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-1,996-3,281-3,467

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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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