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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,054

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $38,775 $40,525 $42,125
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $34,544 $36,067 $37,459
Class II trailer hitch 295 295      
Universal garage door opener 87 87 120 120 120
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Roof rack crossbars     40    
Limited-slip rear differential     285 285 285
Sunroof     860 860 860
Side curtain airbags     595 595 595
Skid plates         100
Class II trailer hitch 192 192      
Universal garage door opener 56 56 102 102 102
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Roof rack crossbars     34    
Limited-slip rear differential     243 243 243
Sunroof     731 731 731
Side curtain airbags     506 506 506
Skid plates         85
Options (change) 534 675 1,900 1,860 1,960
Options (change) 347 438 1,616 1,582 1,667
Destination 625 625 820 820 820
Total Price $28,054 $29,195 $41,495 $43,205 $44,905
Total Invoice $25,973 $27,068 $36,980 $38,469 $39,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,343
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$28,054$29,195$41,495$43,205$44,905
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,680-2,855-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,154$29,195$39,815$40,350$42,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$535$2,185
Total Invoice$25,973$27,068$36,980$38,469$39,946
Adjustments for Features-8330-1,497-2,542-2,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,140$27,068$35,483$35,927$37,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0$444$1,879

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manual $0   
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Running boards  $350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,570$4,670$6,350$7,525$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,680$2,855$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-1,497-2,542-2,584

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in119.0 in
Length176.6 in205.8 in
Width68.3 in78.7 in
Height65.0 in76.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.5,353 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in64.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in62.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.060.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3110.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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