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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: $32,222

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,650

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Navigation system 1,100     2,105 2,105 2,105
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199      
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622      
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 75 75 75
Remote start 436 436 436 345 345 345
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
AC power outlet 409 409 409      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200      
Package 203A       5,855    
Sunroof         995 995
Navigation system 975     1,789 1,789 1,789
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117      
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466      
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 64 64 64
Remote start 328 328 328 293 293 293
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
AC power outlet 306 306 306      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130      
Package 203A       4,976    
Sunroof         846 846
Options (change) 3,402 2,302 2,302 8,380 3,520 3,520
Options (change) 2,603 1,628 1,628 7,122 2,992 2,992
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $32,222 $33,122 $36,122 $48,120 $49,785 $51,295
Total Invoice $29,650 $30,504 $33,289 $44,398 $46,183 $47,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,424
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$32,222$33,122$36,122$48,120$49,785$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-1,435-2,235-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,222$32,922$35,722$46,685$47,550$48,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$29,650$30,504$33,289$44,398$46,183$47,556
Adjustments for Features0-184-369-1,324-2,073-2,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,650$30,320$32,920$43,074$44,110$45,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,270$0$1,036$2,178

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Safety key   $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$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$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)   $50$50$50
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,885$7,085$7,285$8,320$9,120$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$1,435$2,235$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-369-1,324-2,073-2,304

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in119.0 in
Length180.9 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in78.8 in
Height66.4 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.455.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested282560%
Total Not Requested190040%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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