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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: $38,744

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,824

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $38,400
Base Invoice $33,675 $36,672
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Rear bumper protector 98  
All-weather floor mats 81 120
Class II trailer hitch 619  
3.5L V6   2,850
Roof rails   195
Sunroof   1,595
AWD   1,950
Class III trailer hitch   570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Rear bumper protector 63  
All-weather floor mats 52 114
Class II trailer hitch 464  
3.5L V6   2,721
Roof rails   185
Sunroof   1,515
AWD   1,863
Class III trailer hitch   542
Options (change) 1,739 7,280
Options (change) 1,234 6,940
Destination 915 995
Total Price $38,744 $46,675
Total Invoice $35,824 $44,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,403
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-20
Total Price$38,744$46,675
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,074$46,675
Total Invoice$35,824$44,607
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,204$44,607

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFlex
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Total Value of Features$9,725$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in117.9 in
Length180.9 in201.8 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height66.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
34.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.443.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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