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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: $30,035

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $524

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,414

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOutbackOutback
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $21,939 $26,460
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Premium Package 2,325      
Roof rack crossbars 195 195    
Cargo tray 95      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186 186
Limited Package     4,400 3,400
Navigation system     1,550 1,550
Class II trailer hitch     353 353
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Premium Package 2,139      
Roof rack crossbars 180 180    
Cargo tray 88      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121 121
Limited Package     4,056 3,207
Navigation system     1,294 1,294
Class II trailer hitch     229 229
Options (change) 3,010 590 6,489 5,489
Options (change) 2,771 544 5,700 4,851
Destination 1,120 1,120 775 775
Total Price $30,035 $30,240 $30,559 $34,559
Total Invoice $28,630 $28,910 $28,414 $32,086

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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: $676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOutbackOutback
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$30,035$30,240$30,559$34,559
Adjustments for Features0-160-1,200-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,035$30,080$29,359$32,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0$3,050
Total Invoice$28,630$28,910$28,414$32,086
Adjustments for Features0-153-1,116-1,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,630$28,757$27,298$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$127$0$2,792

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOutbackOutback
TrimXLTTitanium2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray$40 $40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$2,900$3,940$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$1,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-153-1,116-1,996

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
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%
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%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested304070%
Total Not Requested130030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225065%
Total Not Requested122535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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