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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: $30,602

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,618 $27,982
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Cargo area partition net 46 46 50 50
iPod integration 223 223    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 75 75
Satellite radio 453 453    
Remote start 432 432 495 495
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
Cargo tray   75 95  
Automatic headlights     125  
Leather Package     1,550  
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Alloy wheels     495  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Roof rails     135 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Cargo area partition net 30 30 46 46
iPod integration 145 145    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 69 69
Satellite radio 340 340    
Remote start 324 324 456 456
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
Cargo tray   46 88  
Automatic headlights     115  
Leather Package     1,427  
Navigation Package     1,072 772
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
Alloy wheels     456  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Roof rails     124 124
Options (change) 3,912 3,987 4,855 1,990
Options (change) 3,150 3,199 4,471 1,831
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $30,602 $32,877 $32,675 $32,285
Total Invoice $28,175 $30,303 $31,084 $30,808

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,025
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$30,602$32,877$32,675$32,285
Adjustments for Features-695-1,1700-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,907$31,707$32,675$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$650$0
Total Invoice$28,175$30,303$31,084$30,808
Adjustments for Features-640-1,0780-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$29,225$31,084$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$524$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,315$5,145$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$1,170$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments-640-1,0780-248

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in120.6 in
Length179.5 in189.7 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.558.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested77548%
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

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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