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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: $31,690

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,109

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $2,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,825 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $23,708 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Trailer Towing Package 395        
Navigation Package 1,165        
Leather Package 1,550        
Blind spot warning system 575        
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Automatic headlights 125        
Roof rails 135        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Remote start 495 470 470 470 470
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101 101 101
Cargo tray 95        
Alloy wheels 495        
Roof rack crossbars 195        
Class II trailer hitch   547 547 547 547
Trailer Towing Package 364        
Navigation Package 1,072        
Leather Package 1,427        
Blind spot warning system 529        
Automatic climate control, front 254        
Automatic headlights 115        
Roof rails 124        
Obstacle detection, rear 272        
Remote start 456 352 352 352 352
All-weather floor mats 69 65 65 65 65
Cargo tray 88        
Alloy wheels 456        
Roof rack crossbars 180        
Class II trailer hitch   410 410 410 410
Options (change) 5,870 1,118 1,118 1,118 1,118
Options (change) 5,406 827 827 827 827
Destination 995 915 915 915 915
Total Price $31,690 $34,728 $37,428 $38,523 $40,723
Total Invoice $30,109 $32,365 $34,806 $35,853 $37,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,493
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,690$34,728$37,428$38,523$40,723
Adjustments for Features0-4,810-5,710-8,850-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$29,918$31,718$29,673$31,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$2,045$0$2,200
Total Invoice$30,109$32,365$34,806$35,853$37,831
Adjustments for Features0-4,483-5,310-8,237-8,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,109$27,882$29,496$27,616$29,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$266$1,880$0$1,993

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Curve control$50    
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Safety key$5    
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Class I trailer hitch$150    
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200$200
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Conversation mirror$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$8,960$9,860$13,000$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,810$5,710$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,483-5,310-8,237-8,222

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelTransit ConnectOutback
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in108.1 in
Length173.9 in189.9 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height72.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft373.3 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
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 Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

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