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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: $38,921

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $31,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $31,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $62,585
Base Invoice $33,675 $59,769
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo net 68  
All-weather floor mats 81 70
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Remote start 455  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Equipment Group 301A   2,440
4WD   3,120
LED headlights   740
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo net 44  
All-weather floor mats 52 67
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Remote start 341  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Equipment Group 301A   2,317
4WD   2,979
LED headlights   702
Options (change) 1,916 6,370
Options (change) 1,349 6,065
Destination 915 1,195
Total Price $38,921 $70,150
Total Invoice $35,939 $67,029

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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: $25,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,887
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4375hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/55-20
Total Price$38,921$70,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,921$64,705
Total Invoice$35,939$67,029
Adjustments for Features0-5,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$61,826

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterExpedition
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,550$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,203

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in122.5 in
Length180.9 in210.0 in
Width70.7 in79.9 in
Height66.4 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
34.4 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.457.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested45092%
Total Not Requested408%
Equipment Group 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested195047%
Total Not Requested217553%

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