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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: $32,453

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $8,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,815 $45,485 $46,755 $27,395
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 81
Remote start 345 345 345 455
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Power liftgate       450
Eyesight Package       1,695
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 52
Remote start 293 293 293 341
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Power liftgate       413
Eyesight Package       1,412
Options (change) 1,415 1,415 1,415 4,048
Options (change) 1,203 1,203 1,203 3,165
Destination 995 995 995 1,010
Total Price $41,225 $47,895 $49,165 $32,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,667
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6340, 7340, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20225/60-17
Total Price$41,225$47,895$49,165$32,453
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-4,375-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$43,770$44,790$29,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$3,565$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112020
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
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 liftgate $350$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 
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
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 
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 (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$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 cladding (gray/black)   $250
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
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 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$7,255$11,380$11,630$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$4,375$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,841-4,071-318

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
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
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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