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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: $10,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,283

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $34,150 $39,485 $42,315 $44,255
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $31,436 $36,040 $38,360 $40,087
Class II trailer hitch 299 299        
Rear bumper protector 72 72        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 55 55
Satellite radio 445 445 195      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Skid plate (one) 110 110        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Universal garage door opener   87        
Leather seating surfaces     1,295      
Convenience Package     895      
Sunroof     995 995 995 995
Skid plates     100 100 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 195 195        
Rear bumper protector 47 47        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 47 47 47 47
Satellite radio 334 334 166      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Skid plate (one) 71 71        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Universal garage door opener   56        
Leather seating surfaces     1,101      
Convenience Package     761      
Sunroof     846 846 846 846
Skid plates     85 85 85 85
Options (change) 1,023 1,251 3,535 1,150 1,150 1,150
Options (change) 708 855 3,006 978 978 978
Destination 645 645 925 925 925 925
Total Price $28,363 $29,791 $38,610 $41,560 $44,390 $46,330
Total Invoice $26,283 $27,616 $35,367 $37,943 $40,263 $41,990

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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: $8,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,863
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7160, 6340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/70-17265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$28,363$29,791$38,610$41,560$44,390$46,330
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,980-3,680-6,030-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,723$29,791$36,630$37,880$38,360$40,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,250$1,730$3,670
Total Invoice$26,283$27,616$35,367$37,943$40,263$41,990
Adjustments for Features-5930-1,814-3,360-5,469-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$27,616$33,553$34,583$34,794$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,030$1,241$2,972

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125 $125$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40     
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Running boards  $350$350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Skid plates  $150$150$150$150
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
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
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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$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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 $350
White-letter tires   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,560$4,920$6,900$8,600$10,950$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,980$3,680$6,030$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-1,814-3,360-5,469-5,465

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%

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