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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: $36,454

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $5,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterFlexFlex
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $35,765 $38,260
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Rear bumper protector 98 98    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 75 75
Remote start 455 455 345 345
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Cargo net 68 68    
Class II trailer hitch 619 619    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Navigation system     2,350 2,350
Roof rails     195 195
Sunroof     1,495 1,495
Class III trailer hitch     570 570
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Rear bumper protector 63 63    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 64 64
Remote start 341 341 293 293
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Cargo net 44 44    
Class II trailer hitch 464 464    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Navigation system     1,998 1,998
Roof rails     166 166
Sunroof     1,271 1,271
Class III trailer hitch     484 484
Options (change) 4,684 1,739 5,030 5,030
Options (change) 3,732 1,234 4,276 4,276
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $36,454 $37,009 $41,620 $44,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,459
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterFlexFlex
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$36,454$37,009$41,620$44,115
Adjustments for Features-2,770-3,5300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,684$33,479$41,620$43,915
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$2,295

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterFlexFlex
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,915$10,675$7,145$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$3,530$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-358-2110-185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in117.9 in
Length182.1 in202.3 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height67.5 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested97522%
Total Not Requested340078%

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%
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%

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%
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%

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