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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: $28,363

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,283

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,590 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $33,518 $35,258 $36,984
Class II trailer hitch 299 299      
Rear bumper protector 72 72      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 55
Satellite radio 445 445 195 195 195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Roof rack crossbars     115 115 115
Sunroof     995 995 995
Skid plates     100 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 195 195      
Rear bumper protector 47 47      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 47 47 47
Satellite radio 334 334 166 166 166
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Roof rack crossbars     97 97 97
Sunroof     846 846 846
Skid plates     85 85 85
Options (change) 1,023 1,251 1,460 1,460 1,460
Options (change) 708 855 1,241 1,241 1,241
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Total Price $28,363 $29,791 $38,975 $41,135 $43,075
Total Invoice $26,283 $27,616 $35,684 $37,424 $39,150

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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: $8,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,083
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$28,363$29,791$38,975$41,135$43,075
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,180-4,905-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,723$29,791$35,795$36,230$37,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$435$2,075
Total Invoice$26,283$27,616$35,684$37,424$39,150
Adjustments for Features-5930-2,911-4,462-4,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$27,616$32,773$32,962$34,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$189$1,646

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082008200820082008
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    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates  $150$150$150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
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$300
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,185$4,545$7,725$9,450$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,180$4,905$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-2,911-4,462-4,731

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in119.0 in
Length176.6 in206.5 in
Width68.3 in78.8 in
Height65.0 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.055.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3108.3 ft3

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