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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: $32,230

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,745

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199      
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 75 75 75
Remote start 445 445 445 345 345 345
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76      
AC power outlet 415 415 415      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224      
Package 201A       4,425    
Sunroof       995 995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129      
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 64 64 64
Remote start 333 333 333 293 293 293
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49      
AC power outlet 311 311 311      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145      
Package 201A       3,762    
Sunroof       846 846 846
Options (change) 2,160 2,160 2,160 5,840 1,415 1,415
Options (change) 1,549 1,549 1,549 4,965 1,203 1,203
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $32,230 $34,330 $37,330 $45,580 $47,680 $49,190
Total Invoice $29,745 $31,667 $34,452 $42,241 $44,394 $45,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,321
Model Year201720172017201220122012
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)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$32,230$34,330$37,330$45,580$47,680$49,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,310-215-1,690-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,230$32,220$35,020$45,365$45,990$47,250
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0$625$1,885
Total Invoice$29,745$31,667$34,452$42,241$44,394$45,767
Adjustments for Features0-1,946-2,132-199-1,574-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,745$29,721$32,320$42,042$42,820$43,962
Cost Above Minimum$24$0$2,599$0$778$1,920

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201720172017201220122012
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
PIN Code Access $10$10   
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250   
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
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
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
Roof rack   $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $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   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $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 headlights $200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$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
Power recliner, passenger seat    $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$7,865$9,975$10,175$8,080$9,555$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,310$215$1,690$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,946-2,132-199-1,574-1,805

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20172012
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 Room53.9 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 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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

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