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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: $37,616

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,927

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackFlexFlex
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $33,356 $35,627
Class II trailer hitch 547 547    
Cargo net 81 81    
Rear bumper protector 107      
All-weather floor mats 101 101 75 75
Remote start 470 470 345 345
Navigation system     2,350 2,350
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
Class II trailer hitch 410 410    
Cargo net 52 52    
Rear bumper protector 69      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64 64
Remote start 352 352 293 293
Navigation system     1,998 1,998
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) 1,306 1,199 11,165 10,370
Options (change) 948 879 9,782 9,107
Destination 915 915 825 825
Total Price $37,616 $40,804 $47,755 $49,455
Total Invoice $34,927 $37,883 $43,963 $45,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,028
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackFlexFlex
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$37,616$40,804$47,755$49,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-1,095-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,616$37,704$46,660$48,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$88$0$1,500
Total Invoice$34,927$37,883$43,963$45,559
Adjustments for Features0-2,878-1,008-1,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,927$35,005$42,955$44,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$78$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackFlexFlex
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,225$11,325$9,320$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$1,095$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,878-1,008-1,193

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in117.9 in
Length189.9 in202.3 in
Width72.4 in75.9 in
Height66.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.545.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
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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