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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: $31,195

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,786

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,928

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Model Year201820182008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,695 $62,585 $27,895
Base Invoice $49,369 $59,769 $26,116
Equipment Group 201A 1,485    
Cargo Package 285 285  
All-weather floor mats 70 70 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,475 1,475  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo organizer     115
Class II trailer hitch     299
Satellite radio     445
Equipment Group 201A 1,411    
Cargo Package 271 271  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 33
Panoramic sunroof 1,401 1,401  
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo organizer     72
Class II trailer hitch     195
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 3,315 1,830 2,655
Options (change) 3,150 1,739 2,025
Destination 1,195 1,195 645
Total Price $56,205 $65,610 $31,195
Total Invoice $53,714 $62,703 $28,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,905
Model Year201820182008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine375hp V6375hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT10T10A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$56,205$65,610$31,195
Adjustments for Features-4,210-7,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,995$58,100$31,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,105$0
Total Invoice$53,714$62,703$28,786
Adjustments for Features-4,023-7,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,691$55,526$28,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,835$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionForester
TrimXLTLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Running boards$350  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$10,380$13,680$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$7,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,023-7,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelExpeditionForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.5 in99.4 in
Length210.0 in176.6 in
Width79.9 in68.3 in
Height76.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,443 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.5 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
57.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Equipment Group 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested100049%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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