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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,115

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,114

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,649 $29,156
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Satellite radio 445 445    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Premium Package     2,325  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 69 69
Satellite radio 334 334    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
Roof rack crossbars     180 180
Premium Package     2,139  
Options (change) 795 978 2,990 665
Options (change) 559 678 2,752 613
Destination 625 625 1,120 1,120
Total Price $28,115 $29,498 $32,015 $32,315
Total Invoice $26,114 $27,419 $30,521 $30,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$28,115$29,498$32,015$32,315
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,480-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$29,498$29,535$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$100
Total Invoice$26,114$27,419$30,521$30,889
Adjustments for Features-8130-2,364-2,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,301$27,419$28,157$28,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$0$170

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$5,850$4,975$7,455$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,480$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-2,364-2,562

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in120.6 in
Length176.6 in189.7 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.058.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested117542%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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