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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: $31,635

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,228

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $26,525 $29,000
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $24,735 $27,043
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198    
Navigation system 1,100        
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 35 35
Cargo area partition net 55 55 55 50 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 195 195
Remote start 436 436 436 345 345
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622    
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Navigation Package       1,165 840
Leather Package       1,550  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Automatic headlights       125  
Cargo tray       95  
Roof rails       135 135
Alloy wheels       495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128    
Navigation system 975        
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 29 29
Cargo area partition net 35 35 35 44 44
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 64 67
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 166 166
Remote start 328 328 328 293 293
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466    
Trailer Towing Package       337 337
Navigation Package       994 716
Leather Package       1,322  
Automatic climate control, front       234  
Automatic headlights       107  
Cargo tray       81  
Roof rails       115 115
Alloy wheels       422  
Options (change) 2,815 1,715 1,715 4,935 2,070
Options (change) 2,181 1,206 1,206 4,208 1,767
Destination 825 825 825 995 995
Total Price $31,635 $32,535 $35,535 $32,455 $32,065
Total Invoice $29,228 $30,082 $32,867 $29,938 $29,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$31,635$32,535$35,535$32,455$32,065
Adjustments for Features-2,370-2,570-2,7700-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$29,965$32,765$32,455$31,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$650$0
Total Invoice$29,228$30,082$32,867$29,938$29,805
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,376-2,5620-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,038$27,706$30,305$29,938$29,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,267$375$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch   $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$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$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$200$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$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,665$6,865$7,065$4,295$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$2,570$2,770$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,190-2,376-2,5620-242

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in120.6 in
Length180.9 in189.7 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
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%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%

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