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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: $33,508

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,881

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,879

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForesterForesterForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,210 $46,880 $48,455 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,519 $43,715 $45,185 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 81 81 81
Remote start 345 345 345 455 455 455
Package 203A 7,885          
Package 301A / 401A   3,095 3,095      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245 245
Navigation system       1,350    
Rear bumper protector       98 98 98
Universal garage door opener       120 120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230 230
Class II trailer hitch       619 619 619
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 52 52 52
Remote start 300 300 300 341 341 341
Package 203A 6,880          
Package 301A / 401A   2,700 2,700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158 158
Navigation system       1,156    
Rear bumper protector       63 63 63
Universal garage door opener       78 78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149 149
Class II trailer hitch       464 464 464
Options (change) 8,305 3,515 3,515 3,198 1,848 1,848
Options (change) 7,246 3,066 3,066 2,461 1,305 1,305
Destination 995 995 995 915 915 915
Total Price $49,510 $51,390 $52,965 $33,508 $35,853 $38,853
Total Invoice $45,760 $47,776 $49,246 $30,881 $33,107 $35,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,358
Model Year201320132013201820182018
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)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,510$51,390$52,965$33,508$35,853$38,853
Adjustments for Features-1,130-2,330-2,5800-4,060-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,380$49,060$50,385$33,508$31,793$34,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$2,005$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$45,760$47,776$49,246$30,881$33,107$35,895
Adjustments for Features-1,044-2,166-2,3990-3,749-4,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,716$45,610$46,847$30,881$29,358$31,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$894$2,131$1,523$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132013201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200   
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$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
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 $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$8,970$10,170$10,420$7,840$11,900$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$2,330$2,580$0$4,060$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,044-2,166-2,3990-3,749-4,028

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested365064%
Total Not Requested201536%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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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