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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: $30,015

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $566

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Premium Package 2,325        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 195 195      
Limited Package     5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000 2,000
Class II trailer hitch     353 369 353
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
Premium Package 2,139        
All-weather floor mats 69 69 33 33 33
Roof rack crossbars 180 180      
Limited Package     4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Navigation system     1,830 1,823 1,822
Class II trailer hitch     229 240 229
Options (change) 2,990 665 7,591 2,607 2,408
Options (change) 2,752 613 6,749 2,215 2,084
Destination 1,120 1,120 695 695 695
Total Price $30,015 $30,315 $30,581 $34,897 $35,198
Total Invoice $28,611 $28,979 $28,464 $32,277 $32,703

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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: $1,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6T6M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,015$30,315$30,581$34,897$35,198
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,825-1,950-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$30,115$28,756$32,947$32,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$4,191$3,492
Total Invoice$28,611$28,979$28,464$32,277$32,703
Adjustments for Features0-191-1,699-1,804-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,611$28,788$26,765$30,473$29,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0$3,708$3,197

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
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
Brake assist$50$50   
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
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 cover  $75$75$75
Class I trailer hitch$150$150   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$4,175$5,800$5,925$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,825$1,950$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-1,699-1,804-2,741

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182009
ModelTransit ConnectOutback
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in105.1 in
Length173.9 in188.7 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height72.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft366.2 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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