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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: $28,354

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,269

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $24,930 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55 55
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 485 485 485    
Package 203A 5,855        
Package 301A / 401A   1,490 1,490    
Class II trailer hitch       295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 33 33
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 413 413 413    
Package 203A 4,976        
Package 301A / 401A   1,267 1,267    
Class II trailer hitch       192 192
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 6,415 2,050 2,050 1,034 1,175
Options (change) 5,453 1,744 1,744 714 805
Destination 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $46,155 $48,315 $49,825 $28,354 $29,695
Total Invoice $42,729 $44,935 $46,308 $26,269 $27,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,193
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$46,155$48,315$49,825$28,354$29,695
Adjustments for Features-5,510-6,710-6,710-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,645$41,605$43,115$27,454$29,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$2,470$0$2,241
Total Invoice$42,729$44,935$46,308$26,269$27,546
Adjustments for Features-5,101-6,241-6,236-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,628$38,694$40,072$25,435$27,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,066$2,444$0$2,111

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
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$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter   $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
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Power-deployable running boards $750$750  
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350  
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$10,205$11,405$11,405$5,595$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,510$6,710$6,710$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,101-6,241-6,236-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in99.4 in
Length206.5 in176.6 in
Width78.8 in68.3 in
Height77.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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
Total Requested212545%
Total Not Requested260055%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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