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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: $37,567

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $21,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $22,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $47,125 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205
Base Invoice $32,028 $45,004 $53,522 $57,887 $61,316
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      
Blind spot warning system   490 490    
4WD w/low range   2,925 3,040 2,920 3,040
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      
Blind spot warning system   466 466    
4WD w/low range   2,794 2,902 2,790 2,903
Sunroof   945 945 945  
Options (change) 2,397 11,240 4,600 3,990 3,115
Options (change) 1,690 10,694 4,384 3,806 2,974
Destination 875 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $37,567 $59,560 $61,840 $65,800 $68,515
Total Invoice $34,593 $56,893 $59,101 $62,888 $65,485

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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: $19,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,132
Model Year20172017201720172017
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)23/27 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)225/55-18275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22
Total Price$37,567$59,560$61,840$65,800$68,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-2,795-4,170-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,567$57,290$59,045$61,630$64,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,755$4,340$6,955
Total Invoice$34,593$56,893$59,101$62,888$65,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,168-2,671-3,985-4,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,593$54,725$56,430$58,903$61,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$4,178$6,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20172017201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel$100    
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
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
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 headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
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
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$8,525$10,795$11,320$12,695$12,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$2,795$4,170$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,168-2,671-3,985-4,081

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20172017
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
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 Requested225050%
Total Not Requested222550%

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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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