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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: $31,566

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Convenience Package 675          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,200 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 365 365 365      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 69 69 69
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115 195 195 195
Remote start 385 385 385 432 432 432
Satellite radio 195 195 195      
Rearview camera 455 455 455      
Sunroof 995 995 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185 185
Bodyside moldings       240 240 240
Class II trailer hitch       468 468 468
Rear bumper protector       78 78 78
Universal garage door opener       93 93 93
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363 363
Wheel-lip moldings       453 453 453
Convenience Package 574          
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,066 888 888
iPod integration 311 311 311      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 39 39 39
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97 117 117 117
Remote start 327 327 327 324 324 324
Satellite radio 166 166 166      
Rearview camera 387 387 387      
Sunroof 846 846 846      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120 120
Bodyside moldings       156 156 156
Class II trailer hitch       351 351 351
Rear bumper protector       51 51 51
Universal garage door opener       61 61 61
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272 272
Wheel-lip moldings       340 340 340
Options (change) 5,235 4,560 4,560 3,776 3,576 3,576
Options (change) 4,451 3,877 3,877 2,897 2,719 2,719
Destination 925 925 925 795 795 795
Total Price $42,750 $44,235 $46,175 $31,566 $32,766 $34,366
Total Invoice $38,894 $40,060 $41,786 $28,998 $30,100 $31,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,700
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,750$44,235$46,175$31,566$32,766$34,366
Adjustments for Features-1,315-2,565-2,8650-700-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,435$41,670$43,310$31,566$32,066$33,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,875$0$500$1,725
Total Invoice$38,894$40,060$41,786$28,998$30,100$31,598
Adjustments for Features-1,196-2,323-2,5930-643-988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,698$37,737$39,193$28,998$29,457$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$39$1,495$0$459$1,612

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$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 $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Hood scoop     $100
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards$350$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
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 release, second row seats    $50$50
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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$7,475$8,725$9,025$6,160$6,860$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$2,565$2,865$0$700$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,196-2,323-2,5930-643-988

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in103.0 in
Length206.5 in169.5 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
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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