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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: $32,325

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $981

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,028

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,525 $29,000
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $24,735 $27,043
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350        
Cargo area partition net 65 65 65 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 195 195
Remote start 455 455 455 345 345
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619    
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Navigation Package       1,165 840
Leather Package       1,550  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Automatic headlights       125  
Obstacle detection, rear       295 295
Cargo tray       95  
Roof rails       135 135
Alloy wheels       495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156        
Cargo area partition net 42 42 42 44 44
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 64 67
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 166 166
Remote start 341 341 341 293 293
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464    
Trailer Towing Package       337 337
Navigation Package       994 716
Leather Package       1,322  
Automatic climate control, front       234  
Automatic headlights       107  
Obstacle detection, rear       252 252
Cargo tray       81  
Roof rails       115 115
Alloy wheels       422  
Options (change) 2,996 1,646 1,646 5,195 2,330
Options (change) 2,330 1,174 1,174 4,431 1,990
Destination 915 915 915 995 995
Total Price $33,306 $35,651 $38,651 $32,715 $32,325
Total Invoice $30,750 $32,976 $35,764 $30,161 $30,028

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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: $3,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,132
Model Year20182018201820142014
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$33,306$35,651$38,651$32,715$32,325
Adjustments for Features-2,775-6,835-7,1350-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,531$28,816$31,516$32,715$32,065
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$650$0
Total Invoice$30,750$32,976$35,764$30,161$30,028
Adjustments for Features-2,562-6,322-6,6020-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,188$26,654$29,162$30,161$29,786
Cost Above Minimum$1,534$0$2,508$375$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20182018201820142014
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Curve control   $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
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$100
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
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 map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
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
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
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$7,490$11,550$11,850$4,715$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$6,835$7,135$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,562-6,322-6,6020-242

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,323 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 information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
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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