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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: $31,669

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $9,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $26,695
Rearview camera 455 455 455  
Convenience Package 675      
iPod integration 365 365 365  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 81
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115 181
Remote start 385 385 385 455
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Power liftgate 495 495 495 450
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Class II trailer hitch       619
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       55
Rear bumper protector       98
Universal garage door opener       120
Eyesight Package       1,695
Rearview camera 387 387 387  
Convenience Package 574      
iPod integration 311 311 311  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 52
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97 117
Remote start 327 327 327 341
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Power liftgate 421 421 421 413
Sunroof 846 846 846  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Class II trailer hitch       464
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       35
Rear bumper protector       63
Universal garage door opener       78
Eyesight Package       1,412
Options (change) 3,735 3,060 3,060 3,999
Options (change) 3,176 2,602 2,602 3,133
Destination 925 925 925 975
Total Price $41,250 $42,735 $44,675 $31,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,351
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/60-17
Total Price$41,250$42,735$44,675$31,669
Adjustments for Features-175-1,425-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,075$41,310$42,950$31,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,875$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $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
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 cladding (gray/black)   $250
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,750$10,000$10,300$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,425$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-1,293-1,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in105.1 in
Length206.5 in182.1 in
Width78.8 in71.5 in
Height77.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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