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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: $12,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,230
Base Invoice $28,084 $36,509
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Remote start 432  
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Roof rails   195
Sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6   2,850
AWD   1,950
Class III trailer hitch   570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Remote start 324  
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
All-weather floor mats 39 71
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Roof rails   185
Sunroof   1,515
3.5L V6   2,721
AWD   1,863
Class III trailer hitch   542
Options (change) 3,336 7,235
Options (change) 2,584 6,897
Destination 725 895
Total Price $34,056 $46,360
Total Invoice $31,393 $44,301

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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: $7,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,398
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$34,056$46,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,056$41,640
Total Invoice$31,393$44,301
Adjustments for Features0-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,393$39,791

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$5,460$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.9 in
Length179.5 in201.8 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height65.9 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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