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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: $30,570

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,156

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Package 2,325        
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69 69 69
Cargo tray 95        
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 195 195
Remote start 495 495 432 432 432
Cargo area partition net   50 48 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings     240 240 240
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363 363
Class II trailer hitch     468 468 468
Premium Package 2,139        
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 39 39 39
Cargo tray 88        
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 117 117 117
Remote start 456 456 324 324 324
Cargo area partition net   46 31 31 31
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Bodyside moldings     156 156 156
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272 272
Class II trailer hitch     351 351 351
Options (change) 3,580 1,210 3,200 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 3,296 1,115 2,476 2,298 2,298
Destination 1,120 1,120 775 775 775
Total Price $32,605 $32,860 $30,570 $31,670 $33,670
Total Invoice $31,065 $31,391 $28,156 $29,167 $31,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,678
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,605$32,860$30,570$31,670$33,670
Adjustments for Features0-200-835-1,535-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$32,660$29,735$30,135$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$31,065$31,391$28,156$29,167$31,065
Adjustments for Features0-191-769-1,414-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,065$31,200$27,387$27,753$29,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0$366$1,916

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
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$0   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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   
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,620$4,820$5,455$6,155$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$835$1,535$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-769-1,414-1,762

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
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 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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