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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: $27,040

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $15,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,872

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $12,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $23,295
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $21,960
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Stability control 595 595 595  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 93
Roof rack crossbars 40      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255 363
Sunroof 860 860 860  
Rugged Package       887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185
All Weather Package       500
Class II trailer hitch       468
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Fog lights       374
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Stability control 506 506 506  
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102 61
Roof rack crossbars 34      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217 272
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Rugged Package       608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120
All Weather Package       417
Class II trailer hitch       351
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       65
Fog lights       243
Options (change) 2,465 2,425 2,425 2,970
Options (change) 2,096 2,062 2,062 2,137
Destination 820 820 820 775
Total Price $42,060 $43,770 $45,370 $27,040
Total Invoice $37,460 $38,949 $40,341 $24,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,869
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8170hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,060$43,770$45,370$27,040
Adjustments for Features-1,930-3,105-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,130$40,665$42,365$27,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$2,235$0
Total Invoice$37,460$38,949$40,341$24,872
Adjustments for Features-1,719-2,763-2,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,741$36,186$37,669$24,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tubular side steps  $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,250$8,150$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$3,105$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,719-2,763-2,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in103.0 in
Length205.8 in179.5 in
Width78.7 in70.1 in
Height76.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,352 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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