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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: $33,350

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $1,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLimitedTouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $26,825 $29,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo area partition net 65 65 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 195 195
Remote start 455 455 495 495
Class II trailer hitch 619 619    
Blind spot warning system     575 575
Automatic headlights     125  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Leather Package     1,550  
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Alloy wheels     495  
Roof rails     135 135
Cargo tray     95  
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo area partition net 42 42 46 46
All-weather floor mats 52 52 69 69
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 180 180
Remote start 341 341 456 456
Class II trailer hitch 464 464    
Blind spot warning system     529 529
Automatic headlights     115  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Leather Package     1,427  
Navigation Package     1,072 772
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
Alloy wheels     456  
Roof rails     124 124
Cargo tray     88  
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Options (change) 2,996 1,646 5,920 3,055
Options (change) 2,330 1,174 5,452 2,812
Destination 1,010 1,010 995 995
Total Price $35,101 $37,251 $33,740 $33,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,791
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLimitedTouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine182hp H4182hp H4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$35,101$37,251$33,740$33,350
Adjustments for Features-2,525-6,5850-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,576$30,666$33,740$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2020202020162016
ModelForesterForesterTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLimitedTouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
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
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,290$11,350$4,765$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$6,585$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-3860-200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in120.6 in
Length182.1 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height67.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
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

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%
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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