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Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,791

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $24,930 $26,116
Roof rack crossbars 40        
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120   87
Sunroof 860 860 860    
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595    
Skid plates     100    
Class II trailer hitch       299 299
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Roof rack crossbars 34        
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102   56
Sunroof 731 731 731    
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506    
Skid plates     85    
Class II trailer hitch       195 195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 1,615 1,575 1,675 451 679
Options (change) 1,373 1,339 1,424 294 441
Destination 820 820 820 645 645
Total Price $41,210 $42,920 $44,620 $27,791 $29,219
Total Invoice $36,737 $38,226 $39,703 $25,869 $27,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,483
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$41,210$42,920$44,620$27,791$29,219
Adjustments for Features-1,205-2,380-2,430-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,005$40,540$42,190$27,051$29,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$2,185$0$2,168
Total Invoice$36,737$38,226$39,703$25,869$27,202
Adjustments for Features-1,074-2,120-2,162-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,663$36,106$37,541$25,180$27,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$1,878$0$2,022

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags   $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Skid plates  $150  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tubular side steps  $350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,275$7,450$7,500$5,810$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$2,380$2,430$740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,074-2,120-2,162-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in99.4 in
Length205.8 in176.6 in
Width78.7 in68.3 in
Height76.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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