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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: $15,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,400
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,672
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear bumper protector 72  
All-weather floor mats 55 120
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Roof rails   195
Sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6   2,850
AWD   1,950
Class III trailer hitch   570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear bumper protector 47  
All-weather floor mats 33 114
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Roof rails   185
Sunroof   1,515
3.5L V6   2,721
AWD   1,863
Class III trailer hitch   542
Options (change) 2,187 7,280
Options (change) 1,723 6,940
Destination 645 995
Total Price $30,727 $46,675
Total Invoice $28,484 $44,607

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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: $8,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,946
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$30,727$46,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,727$39,165
Total Invoice$28,484$44,607
Adjustments for Features0-7,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,484$37,430

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,345$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,177

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in117.9 in
Length176.6 in201.8 in
Width68.3 in75.9 in
Height65.0 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.043.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft383.2 ft3

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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
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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