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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,566

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,826

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOutbackFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $28,795 $33,356 $35,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Cargo net 42    
Universal garage door opener 77    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 2,350 2,350
Class II trailer hitch 369    
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Roof rails   195 195
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Cargo net 28    
Universal garage door opener 50    
All-weather floor mats 33 64 64
Navigation system 1,822 1,998 1,998
Class II trailer hitch 240    
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
Roof rails   166 166
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 3,926 10,820 10,025
Options (change) 3,386 9,489 8,814
Destination 645 825 825
Total Price $35,566 $47,410 $49,110
Total Invoice $32,826 $43,670 $45,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,003
Model Year200820122012
ModelOutbackFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$35,566$47,410$49,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,170-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,566$43,240$44,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$32,826$43,670$45,266
Adjustments for Features0-3,841-4,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,826$39,829$41,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,409

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820122012
ModelOutbackFlexFlex
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,265$11,435$11,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,170$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,841-4,028

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in117.9 in
Length188.7 in202.3 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height63.2 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.545.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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