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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: $28,363

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,283

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
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
Leather Seating Package 2,265        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55 55
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Class II trailer hitch       299 299
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear bumper protector       72 72
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Leather Seating Package 1,925        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 33 33
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Class II trailer hitch       195 195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear bumper protector       47 47
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 3,335 1,070 1,070 1,023 1,251
Options (change) 2,835 910 910 708 855
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $43,075 $47,335 $48,845 $28,363 $29,791
Total Invoice $40,111 $44,101 $45,474 $26,283 $27,616

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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: $11,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,176
Model Year20122012201220082008
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)160, 6340, 7340, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$43,075$47,335$48,845$28,363$29,791
Adjustments for Features-3,485-5,960-6,210-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,590$41,375$42,635$27,723$29,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$3,045$0$2,068
Total Invoice$40,111$44,101$45,474$26,283$27,616
Adjustments for Features-3,245-5,553-5,781-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,866$38,548$39,693$25,690$27,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,682$2,827$0$1,926

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220082008
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  
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  
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$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$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Running boards$350$350$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  
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 
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  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$8,505$10,980$11,230$5,660$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$5,960$6,210$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-5,553-5,781-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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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