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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: $26,288

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $18,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $17,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,390 $43,160 $45,690 $19,995
Base Invoice $38,630 $40,241 $42,543 $18,938
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 69
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Package 201A 1,690      
Premium Package       2,500
All Weather Package       400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Bodyside moldings       238
Class II trailer hitch       468
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       82
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       98
iPod integration       223
Wheel-lip moldings       432
Satellite radio       453
Fog lights       374
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 39
Sunroof 846 846 846  
Package 201A 1,437      
Premium Package       2,258
All Weather Package       367
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Bodyside moldings       155
Class II trailer hitch       351
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       54
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       64
iPod integration       145
Wheel-lip moldings       324
Satellite radio       340
Fog lights       243
Options (change) 2,740 1,050 1,050 5,598
Options (change) 2,330 893 893 4,510
Destination 925 925 925 695
Total Price $45,055 $45,135 $47,665 $26,288
Total Invoice $41,885 $42,059 $44,361 $24,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,733
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8170hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/70-18255/70-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,055$45,135$47,665$26,288
Adjustments for Features-5,435-6,635-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,620$38,500$40,780$26,288
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$2,280$0
Total Invoice$41,885$42,059$44,361$24,143
Adjustments for Features-5,053-6,183-6,4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,832$35,876$37,953$24,143
Cost Above Minimum$956$0$2,077$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $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
iPod integration   $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
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 
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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,455$11,655$11,905$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$6,635$6,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,053-6,183-6,4080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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 Weight5,578 lb.3,250 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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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