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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: $33,766

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $36,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $35,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterExpedition
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $62,585
Base Invoice $28,084 $59,769
Navigation system 1,000 740
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo net 48  
All-weather floor mats 69 70
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
4WD   3,120
Panoramic sunroof   1,475
LED headlights   740
Navigation system 888 702
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo net 31  
All-weather floor mats 39 67
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
4WD   2,979
Panoramic sunroof   1,401
LED headlights   702
Options (change) 2,976 6,145
Options (change) 2,293 5,851
Destination 795 1,195
Total Price $33,766 $69,925
Total Invoice $31,172 $66,815

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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: $27,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,631
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterExpedition
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4375hp V6
TransmissionT4T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/55-20
Total Price$33,766$69,925
Adjustments for Features0-8,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,766$61,540
Total Invoice$31,172$66,815
Adjustments for Features0-8,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,172$58,803

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterExpedition
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,310$14,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,012

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in122.5 in
Length169.5 in210.0 in
Width70.1 in79.9 in
Height65.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.557.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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