Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2008 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,363

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,283

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,401

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $24,930 $26,116
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 55
Satellite radio 195 195 195 445 445
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Skid plates 100 100 100    
Class II trailer hitch       299 299
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear bumper protector       72 72
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 33 33
Satellite radio 166 166 166 334 334
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Skid plates 85 85 85    
Class II trailer hitch       195 195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear bumper protector       47 47
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,023 1,251
Options (change) 1,241 1,241 1,241 708 855
Destination 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $38,975 $41,135 $43,075 $28,363 $29,791
Total Invoice $35,684 $37,424 $39,150 $26,283 $27,616

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Expedition dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $8,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,083
Model Year20082008200820082008
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
TransmissionA6A6A6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$38,975$41,135$43,075$28,363$29,791
Adjustments for Features-3,180-4,905-5,205-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$36,230$37,870$27,723$29,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,075$0$2,068
Total Invoice$35,684$37,424$39,150$26,283$27,616
Adjustments for Features-2,911-4,462-4,731-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,773$32,962$34,419$25,690$27,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$1,646$0$1,926

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
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$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,725$9,450$9,750$5,185$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$4,905$5,205$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-4,462-4,731-5930

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in99.4 in
Length206.5 in176.6 in
Width78.8 in68.3 in
Height77.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft357.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.