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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: $34,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,430

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,125 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205 $29,895
Base Invoice $45,004 $53,522 $57,887 $61,316 $27,992
Navigation system 730 730     1,000
Package 202A 6,755        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 69
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Rugged Package         887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         185
Universal garage door opener         93
Obstacle detection, rear         363
Remote start         432
Class II trailer hitch         468
Navigation system 693 693     888
Package 202A 6,418        
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 71 39
Sunroof 945 945 945    
Rugged Package         608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         120
Universal garage door opener         61
Obstacle detection, rear         272
Remote start         324
Class II trailer hitch         351
Options (change) 8,555 1,800 1,070 75 3,497
Options (change) 8,127 1,709 1,016 71 2,663
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 775
Total Price $56,875 $59,040 $62,880 $65,475 $34,167
Total Invoice $54,326 $56,426 $60,098 $62,582 $31,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,393
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22225/55-17
Total Price$56,875$59,040$62,880$65,475$34,167
Adjustments for Features-2,620-3,195-4,145-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,255$55,845$58,735$61,230$34,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$4,480$6,975$0
Total Invoice$54,326$56,426$60,098$62,582$31,430
Adjustments for Features-2,503-3,054-3,962-4,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,823$53,372$56,136$58,525$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$4,313$6,702$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Hood scoop    $100
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$9,105$9,680$10,630$10,730$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$3,195$4,145$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,503-3,054-3,962-4,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in103.0 in
Length206.5 in179.5 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,549 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
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
Power liftgate350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
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
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested287564%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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