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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: $34,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $25,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,430

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $25,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $47,125 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205
Base Invoice $27,992 $45,004 $53,522 $57,887 $61,316
Rugged Package 887        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185        
Navigation system 1,000 730 730    
Universal garage door opener 93        
Obstacle detection, rear 363        
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75 75 75
Remote start 432        
Class II trailer hitch 468        
Package 202A   6,755      
Sunroof   995 995 995  
4WD w/low range   2,925 3,040 2,920 3,040
Rugged Package 608        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120        
Navigation system 888 693 693    
Universal garage door opener 61        
Obstacle detection, rear 272        
All-weather floor mats 39 71 71 71 71
Remote start 324        
Class II trailer hitch 351        
Package 202A   6,418      
Sunroof   945 945 945  
4WD w/low range   2,794 2,902 2,790 2,903
Options (change) 3,497 11,480 4,840 3,990 3,115
Options (change) 2,663 10,921 4,611 3,806 2,974
Destination 775 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $34,167 $59,800 $62,080 $65,800 $68,515
Total Invoice $31,430 $57,120 $59,328 $62,888 $65,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,809
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22
Total Price$34,167$59,800$62,080$65,800$68,515
Adjustments for Features0-5,110-5,685-6,635-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,167$54,690$56,395$59,165$61,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$4,475$7,090
Total Invoice$31,430$57,120$59,328$62,888$65,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,881-5,433-6,341-6,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,430$52,239$53,895$56,547$59,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,656$4,308$6,809

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Hood scoop$100    
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards $350$350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25$25
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 $350
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$6,485$11,595$12,170$13,120$13,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,110$5,685$6,635$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,881-5,433-6,341-6,437

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,440 lb.5,781 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 in59.3 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 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested287564%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

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