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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: $30,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelForesterFlexFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,210 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,121 $35,553 $37,824
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 87      
Satellite radio 445      
Cargo net 46      
Rear bumper protector 72      
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 299      
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995 2,995
Package 203A   3,025    
Sunroof   1,495 1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Class III trailer hitch   570 570 570
255/45VR20     795  
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Satellite radio 334      
Cargo net 30      
Rear bumper protector 47      
All-weather floor mats 33 64 64 64
Class II trailer hitch 195      
3.5L V6   2,726 2,725 2,726
Package 203A   2,572    
Sunroof   1,271 1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684 1,684
Class III trailer hitch   484 484 484
255/45VR20     676  
Options (change) 2,187 10,010 7,780 6,985
Options (change) 1,723 8,801 6,904 6,229
Destination 645 825 825 825
Total Price $30,727 $43,045 $46,785 $48,485
Total Invoice $28,484 $39,747 $43,282 $44,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,352
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelForesterFlexFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4355hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-20255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$30,727$43,045$46,785$48,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-5,860-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,727$38,810$40,925$42,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115$3,615
Total Invoice$28,484$39,747$43,282$44,878
Adjustments for Features0-3,911-5,421-5,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,484$35,836$37,861$39,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$3,433

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelForesterFlexFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,420$10,655$12,280$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$5,860$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,911-5,421-5,609

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,839 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
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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90033%
Total Not Requested180067%

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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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