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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: $16,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,283

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $15,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $40,210 $46,880 $48,455
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $37,519 $43,715 $45,185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445      
Rear bumper protector 72 72      
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 299 299      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Leather Seating Package     2,265    
Sunroof     995 995 995
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334      
Rear bumper protector 47 47      
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 66 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 195 195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Leather Seating Package     1,976    
Sunroof     868 868 868
Options (change) 1,023 1,251 3,335 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 708 855 2,910 934 934
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $28,363 $29,791 $44,540 $48,945 $50,520
Total Invoice $26,283 $27,616 $41,424 $45,644 $47,114

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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: $13,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,493
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7160, 6340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$28,363$29,791$44,540$48,945$50,520
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,485-6,160-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,723$29,791$41,055$42,785$44,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,730$3,055
Total Invoice$26,283$27,616$41,424$45,644$47,114
Adjustments for Features-5930-3,241-5,745-5,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$27,616$38,183$39,899$41,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,716$2,953

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXLTLimitedKing 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 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
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
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
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
Integrated trailer brake controller   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
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
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
White-letter tires  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,660$5,020$8,505$11,180$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,485$6,160$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-3,241-5,745-5,978

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082013
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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