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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,015

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $566

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $25,905 $28,530
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $24,739 $27,246
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353    
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Premium Package       2,325  
Roof rack crossbars       195 195
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 69 69
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229    
Trailer Towing Package       364 364
Premium Package       2,139  
Roof rack crossbars       180 180
Options (change) 7,591 2,607 2,408 2,990 665
Options (change) 6,749 2,215 2,084 2,752 613
Destination 695 695 695 1,120 1,120
Total Price $30,581 $34,897 $35,198 $30,015 $30,315
Total Invoice $28,464 $32,277 $32,703 $28,611 $28,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$30,581$34,897$35,198$30,015$30,315
Adjustments for Features-1,825-1,950-2,9500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,756$32,947$32,248$30,015$30,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,191$3,492$0$100
Total Invoice$28,464$32,277$32,703$28,611$28,979
Adjustments for Features-1,699-1,804-2,7410-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,765$30,473$29,962$28,611$28,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,708$3,197$0$177

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Curve control   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Class I trailer hitch   $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300  $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,925$6,925$3,975$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$1,950$2,950$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,699-1,804-2,7410-191

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackTransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.8 in
Length188.7 in173.9 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height63.2 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%
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 radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%

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