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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $12,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $32,325 $34,960
Base Invoice $20,015 $29,991 $32,389
Premium Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 46    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Satellite radio 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear bumper protector 72    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Class II trailer hitch 299    
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Premium Package 1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 30    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Satellite radio 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear bumper protector 47    
All-weather floor mats 33 47 47
Class II trailer hitch 195    
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
Options (change) 2,729 3,970 3,970
Options (change) 2,180 3,486 3,486
Destination 645 775 775
Total Price $24,569 $37,070 $39,705
Total Invoice $22,840 $34,252 $36,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,580
Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$24,569$37,070$39,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,230-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,569$31,840$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$760
Total Invoice$22,840$34,252$36,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,832-6,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,840$29,420$30,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$672

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,945$10,175$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,832-6,558

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in117.9 in
Length176.6 in202.3 in
Width68.3 in75.9 in
Height65.0 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.4,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.045.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested180051%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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