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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: $31,732

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $24,330 $26,409
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 69 69
iPod integration 365 365 365 223 223
Remote start 385 385 385 432 432
Satellite radio 195 195 195 453 453
Skid plates 100 100 100 584 584
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Bodyside moldings       238 238
Class II trailer hitch       468 468
Rear bumper protector       78 78
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Wheel-lip moldings       432 432
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 39 39
iPod integration 311 311 311 145 145
Remote start 327 327 327 324 324
Satellite radio 166 166 166 340 340
Skid plates 85 85 85 380 380
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,647 1,650
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Bodyside moldings       155 155
Class II trailer hitch       351 351
Rear bumper protector       51 51
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Wheel-lip moldings       324 324
Options (change) 4,090 4,090 4,090 5,042 5,042
Options (change) 3,478 3,478 3,478 3,929 3,932
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $41,605 $43,765 $45,705 $31,732 $33,932
Total Invoice $37,921 $39,661 $41,387 $28,954 $31,036

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,860
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,605$43,765$45,705$31,732$33,932
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,940-3,2400-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,390$40,825$42,465$31,732$33,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,075$0$1,765
Total Invoice$37,921$39,661$41,387$28,954$31,036
Adjustments for Features-1,107-2,664-2,9340-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,814$36,997$38,453$28,954$30,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$1,639$0$1,684

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$7,350$9,075$9,375$6,135$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$2,940$3,240$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,107-2,664-2,9340-398

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in103.0 in
Length206.5 in179.5 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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