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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: $28,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,183

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
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 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,618 $27,982
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Cargo tray 75 75 95  
Satellite radio 445 445 195 195
Class II trailer hitch 299 299    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Automatic headlights     125  
SYNC     325  
Leather Package     1,550  
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Alloy wheels     495  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Roof rails     135 135
All-weather floor mats 33 33 69 69
Cargo tray 46 46 88  
Satellite radio 334 334 180 180
Class II trailer hitch 195 195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Automatic headlights     115  
SYNC     299  
Leather Package     1,427  
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
Alloy wheels     456  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Roof rack crossbars     180 180
Roof rails     124 124
Options (change) 874 1,057 3,860 995
Options (change) 608 727 3,556 917
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $28,214 $29,597 $31,680 $31,290
Total Invoice $26,183 $27,488 $30,169 $29,894

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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: $2,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year2008200820162016
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, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$28,214$29,597$31,680$31,290
Adjustments for Features-7150-1,055-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,499$29,597$30,625$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$650$0
Total Invoice$26,183$27,488$30,169$29,894
Adjustments for Features-6640-1,005-1,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,519$27,488$29,164$28,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$526$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2008200820162016
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
Universal garage door opener$100   
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
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  
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
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 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $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   
Total Value of Features$5,830$5,115$6,170$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$1,055$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-1,005-1,256

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082016
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

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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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