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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: $33,155

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,511

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,720

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,815 $45,485 $46,755 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $36,326 $42,397 $43,552 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 72 72 72
Remote start 345 345 345 445 445 445
Package 203A 7,710          
Package 301A / 401A   3,095 3,095      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199 199
Navigation Package       1,350    
Class II trailer hitch       634 634 634
Universal garage door opener       76 76 76
Rear bumper protector       95 95 95
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224 224
AC power outlet       415 415 415
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 46 46 46
Remote start 293 293 293 333 333 333
Package 203A 6,553          
Package 301A / 401A   2,631 2,631      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129 129
Navigation Package       1,157    
Class II trailer hitch       475 475 475
Universal garage door opener       49 49 49
Rear bumper protector       61 61 61
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145 145
AC power outlet       311 311 311
Options (change) 8,130 3,515 3,515 3,510 2,160 2,160
Options (change) 6,910 2,988 2,988 2,706 1,549 1,549
Destination 995 995 995 850 850 850
Total Price $47,940 $49,995 $51,265 $33,155 $33,805 $36,805
Total Invoice $44,231 $46,380 $47,535 $30,511 $31,184 $33,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,604
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$47,940$49,995$51,265$33,155$33,805$36,805
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,260-2,5100-235-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,730$47,735$48,755$33,155$33,570$36,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$2,025$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$44,231$46,380$47,535$30,511$31,184$33,968
Adjustments for Features-1,116-2,097-2,3270-217-401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,115$44,283$45,208$30,511$30,967$33,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,168$2,093$0$456$3,056

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$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$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Power-deployable running boards $750$750   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Running boards$350     
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
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$300   
Heated second row seats $200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0 $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,295$10,345$10,595$8,085$8,320$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,260$2,510$0$235$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-2,097-2,3270-217-401

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in180.9 in
Width78.8 in70.7 in
Height77.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested355065%
Total Not Requested191535%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162580%
Total Not Requested41520%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162580%
Total Not Requested41520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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