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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: $37,042

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,109

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $45,435 $55,145 $59,375 $60,335
Base Invoice $31,569 $43,390 $52,663 $56,703 $57,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199        
Universal garage door opener 76        
Rear bumper protector 95        
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75 75 75
AC power outlet 415        
Remote start 445        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224        
Door sill trim plates 38        
Roof rack crossbars 199        
Class II trailer hitch 634        
Package 202A   6,755      
4WD w/low range   2,925 3,040 2,920 3,040
HD radio   60      
Sunroof   995 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129        
Universal garage door opener 49        
Rear bumper protector 61        
All-weather floor mats 46 71 71 71 71
AC power outlet 311        
Remote start 333        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145        
Door sill trim plates 24        
Roof rack crossbars 117        
Class II trailer hitch 475        
Package 202A   6,418      
4WD w/low range   2,794 2,904 2,789 2,903
HD radio   57      
Sunroof   945 945 945  
Options (change) 2,397 10,810 4,110 3,990 3,115
Options (change) 1,690 10,285 3,920 3,805 2,974
Destination 850 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $37,042 $57,440 $60,450 $64,560 $64,645
Total Invoice $34,109 $54,870 $57,778 $61,703 $61,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,609
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$37,042$57,440$60,450$64,560$64,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,825-5,450-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,042$54,140$56,625$59,110$59,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,485$4,970$4,955
Total Invoice$34,109$54,870$57,778$61,703$61,789
Adjustments for Features0-3,152-3,656-5,209-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,109$51,718$54,122$56,494$56,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,404$4,776$4,766

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
PIN Code Access$10    
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250    
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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Terrain selector$200    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
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 cladding (gray/black)$250    
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
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   $100
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$7,645$10,945$11,470$13,095$13,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,825$5,450$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,152-3,656-5,209-5,305

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,624 lb.5,781 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 in59.3 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
Ford Expedition XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested200047%
Total Not Requested222553%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

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