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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: $9,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,824

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,356 $35,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68    
Rear bumper protector 98    
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Remote start 455 345 345
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
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 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44    
Rear bumper protector 63    
All-weather floor mats 52 64 64
Remote start 341 293 293
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
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) 1,739 11,165 10,370
Options (change) 1,234 9,782 9,107
Destination 915 825 825
Total Price $38,744 $47,755 $49,455
Total Invoice $35,824 $43,963 $45,559

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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: $10,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,415
Model Year201820122012
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$38,744$47,755$49,455
Adjustments for Features-1,3800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,364$47,755$49,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$35,824$43,963$45,559
Adjustments for Features-1,2760-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,548$43,963$45,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820122012
ModelForesterFlexFlex
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
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
Total Value of Features$10,400$9,020$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2760-184

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in117.9 in
Length180.9 in202.3 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height66.4 in67.6 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 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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