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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: $34,056

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,356 $35,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Cargo net 48    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Remote start 432 345 345
Navigation system 1,600 2,350 2,350
Class II trailer hitch 468    
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Roof rails   195 195
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Cargo net 31    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
All-weather floor mats 39 64 64
Remote start 324 293 293
Navigation system 1,335 1,998 1,998
Class II trailer hitch 351    
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Roof rails   166 166
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
Options (change) 3,336 11,165 10,370
Options (change) 2,584 9,782 9,107
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $34,056 $47,755 $49,455
Total Invoice $31,393 $43,963 $45,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,878
Model Year201120122012
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$34,056$47,755$49,455
Adjustments for Features0-4,010-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,056$43,745$45,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$31,393$43,963$45,559
Adjustments for Features0-3,692-3,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,393$40,271$41,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201120122012
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,385$9,395$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,010$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,692-3,878

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.9 in
Length179.5 in202.3 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height65.9 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.545.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85090%
Total Not Requested9010%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85090%
Total Not Requested9010%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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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