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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: $26,846

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $18,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $17,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 XXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $40,210 $46,880 $48,455
Base Invoice $19,214 $37,519 $43,715 $45,185
Premium Package 2,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
All Weather Package 400      
Universal garage door opener 82      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98      
Wheel-lip moldings 432      
Satellite radio 453      
Rear bumper protector 78      
Fog lights 374      
Skid plate (one) 258      
iPod integration 223      
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75 75
Bodyside moldings 238      
Class II trailer hitch 468      
Sunroof   995 995 995
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900 2,900
Premium Package 2,287      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
All Weather Package 334      
Universal garage door opener 54      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64      
Wheel-lip moldings 324      
Satellite radio 340      
Rear bumper protector 51      
Fog lights 243      
Skid plate (one) 168      
iPod integration 145      
All-weather floor mats 39 66 66 66
Bodyside moldings 155      
Class II trailer hitch 351      
Sunroof   868 868 868
4WD w/low range   2,704 2,704 2,704
Options (change) 5,856 3,970 3,970 3,970
Options (change) 4,674 3,638 3,638 3,638
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $26,846 $45,175 $51,845 $53,420
Total Invoice $24,583 $42,152 $48,348 $49,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,510
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 XXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4160, 6340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$26,846$45,175$51,845$53,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-8,825-9,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,846$40,825$43,020$44,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,195$3,520
Total Invoice$24,583$42,152$48,348$49,818
Adjustments for Features0-4,059-8,230-8,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,583$38,093$40,118$41,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$3,262

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 XXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
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   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$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  
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,045$9,395$13,870$14,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$8,825$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,059-8,230-8,463

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in119.0 in
Length179.5 in206.5 in
Width70.1 in78.8 in
Height65.9 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.5,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.555.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152549%
Total Not Requested157551%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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