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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: $1,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
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 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,649 $29,156
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Cargo area partition net 46 46   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  
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Premium Package     2,325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Cargo area partition net 30 30   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  
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
Premium Package     2,139  
Options (change) 3,912 3,987 3,385 1,015
Options (change) 3,150 3,199 3,116 935
Destination 695 695 1,120 1,120
Total Price $30,602 $32,877 $32,410 $32,665
Total Invoice $28,175 $30,303 $30,885 $31,211

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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: $2,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,949
Model Year2009200920182018
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$32,410$32,665
Adjustments for Features-260-7350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,342$32,142$32,410$32,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$55
Total Invoice$28,175$30,303$30,885$31,211
Adjustments for Features-239-6770-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,936$29,626$30,885$31,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$0$135

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2009200920182018
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
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 area partition net$40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $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
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$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$5,880$6,355$5,620$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$735$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-239-6770-191

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092018
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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%

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