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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: $32,885

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,575

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $26,454 $28,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Navigation system 1,350        
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 35 35
Cargo area partition net 58 58 58   50
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 195 195
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 75 75
Remote start 445 445 445 495 495
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634    
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Premium Package       2,325  
Blind spot warning system       575 575
Cargo tray       95  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Navigation system 1,156        
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 32 32
Cargo area partition net 37 37 37   46
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 180 180
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 69 69
Remote start 333 333 333 456 456
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475    
Trailer Towing Package       364 364
Premium Package       2,139  
Blind spot warning system       529 529
Cargo tray       88  
Options (change) 3,090 1,740 1,740 4,190 1,820
Options (change) 2,379 1,223 1,223 3,857 1,676
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $33,160 $33,910 $36,910 $32,885 $33,140
Total Invoice $30,575 $31,341 $34,126 $31,306 $31,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,246
Model Year20172017201720172017
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$33,160$33,910$36,910$32,885$33,140
Adjustments for Features-2,165-3,550-3,7500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,995$30,360$33,160$32,885$32,990
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0$105
Total Invoice$30,575$31,341$34,126$31,306$31,631
Adjustments for Features-1,996-3,281-3,4670-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,579$28,060$30,659$31,306$31,488
Cost Above Minimum$519$0$2,599$0$182

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172017201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch   $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$7,730$9,115$9,315$5,565$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$3,550$3,750$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,996-3,281-3,4670-143

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172017
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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