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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: $32,946

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $23,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,125 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205 $27,795
Blind spot warning system 490 490      
Package 202A 6,755        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 81
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245
Door sill trim plates         53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         55
Rear bumper protector         98
Universal garage door opener         120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230
Remote start         455
Class II trailer hitch         619
Power liftgate         450
Eyesight Package         1,695
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Package 202A 6,418        
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 71 52
Sunroof 945 945 945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158
Door sill trim plates         34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         35
Rear bumper protector         63
Universal garage door opener         78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149
Remote start         341
Class II trailer hitch         464
Power liftgate         413
Eyesight Package         1,412
Options (change) 8,315 1,560 1,070 75 4,101
Options (change) 7,900 1,482 1,016 71 3,199
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,050
Total Price $56,635 $58,800 $62,880 $65,475 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,624
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22225/60-17
Total Price$56,635$58,800$62,880$65,475$32,946
Adjustments for Features-2,330-2,855-4,230-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,305$55,945$58,650$61,145$32,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$4,345$6,840$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
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 
Cargo Management 
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 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
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 cladding (gray/black)    $250
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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 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$10,630$11,155$12,530$12,630$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$2,855$4,230$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,226-2,729-4,043-4,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
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 Weight5,549 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 Room59.3 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
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
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 liftgate350Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested90020%
Total Not Requested357580%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested65029%
Total Not Requested157571%

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