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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: $28,093

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $12,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,801

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $12,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,815 $45,485 $46,755 $24,295
Base Invoice $36,326 $42,397 $43,552 $22,870
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 69
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Plus Package       100
All Weather Package       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185
Roof rack crossbars       195
Bodyside moldings       240
Class II trailer hitch       468
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       93
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Obstacle detection, rear       363
Satellite radio       432
Wheel-lip moldings       453
Rearview camera       227
5-speed manual       0
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 39
Sunroof 846 846 846  
Plus Package       99
All Weather Package       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120
Roof rack crossbars       117
Bodyside moldings       156
Class II trailer hitch       351
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       61
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       65
Obstacle detection, rear       272
Satellite radio       324
Wheel-lip moldings       340
Rearview camera       141
5-speed manual       0
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 1,070 3,003
Options (change) 910 910 910 2,136
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $40,880 $47,550 $48,820 $28,093
Total Invoice $38,231 $44,302 $45,457 $25,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,182
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8170hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6340, 7340, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$40,880$47,550$48,820$28,093
Adjustments for Features-1,335-5,460-5,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$42,090$43,110$28,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$3,565$0
Total Invoice$38,231$44,302$45,457$25,801
Adjustments for Features-1,248-5,087-5,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,983$39,215$40,140$25,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,232$3,157$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X Premium
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 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
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 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,580$10,705$10,955$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$5,460$5,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,248-5,087-5,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
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 Weight5,578 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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