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Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,009

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $296

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,093

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $27

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Model Year201420122012
ModelTransit ConnectOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,525 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $22,870 $21,939 $26,460
Trailer Towing Package 395    
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Roof rails 135    
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Satellite radio 195    
Alloy wheels 495    
Cargo tray 95    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Class II trailer hitch   353 353
Trailer Towing Package 337    
Automatic headlights 107    
SYNC 277    
Leather Package 1,322    
Automatic climate control, front 234    
Roof rails 115    
Roof rack crossbars 166    
Satellite radio 167    
Alloy wheels 422    
Cargo tray 81    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Class II trailer hitch   229 229
Options (change) 3,785 4,939 3,939
Options (change) 3,228 4,406 3,557
Destination 995 775 775
Total Price $29,305 $29,009 $33,009
Total Invoice $27,093 $27,120 $30,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year201420122012
ModelTransit ConnectOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$29,305$29,009$33,009
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,305$27,434$30,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$27,093$27,120$30,792
Adjustments for Features0-1,472-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,093$25,648$28,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,789

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420122012
ModelTransit ConnectOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class I trailer hitch$150  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,950$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,472-2,355

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelTransit ConnectOutback
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in107.9 in
Length173.9 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height72.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested279064%
Total Not Requested155036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested147542%

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