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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: $30,035

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $524

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,414

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i3.6RXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $25,905 $28,530
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,739 $27,246
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
Class II trailer hitch 353 353    
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Premium Package     2,325  
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Cargo tray     95  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
Class II trailer hitch 229 229    
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
Premium Package     2,139  
Roof rack crossbars     180 180
Cargo tray     88  
Options (change) 6,489 5,489 3,010 590
Options (change) 5,700 4,851 2,771 544
Destination 775 775 1,120 1,120
Total Price $30,559 $34,559 $30,035 $30,240
Total Invoice $28,414 $32,086 $28,630 $28,910

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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: $676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i3.6RXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$30,559$34,559$30,035$30,240
Adjustments for Features-1,200-2,1500-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,359$32,409$30,035$30,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$45
Total Invoice$28,414$32,086$28,630$28,910
Adjustments for Features-1,116-1,9960-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,298$30,090$28,630$28,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$127

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5i3.6RXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,940$4,890$2,740$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$2,150$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-1,9960-153

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackTransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.8 in
Length188.2 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested304070%
Total Not Requested130030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225065%
Total Not Requested122535%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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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