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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: $33,278

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,732

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $39,485 $42,315 $44,255
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $36,040 $38,360 $40,087
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245      
Navigation system 1,350     1,995 1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619      
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98      
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 55 55 55
Remote start 455 455 455 325 325 325
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120      
Convenience Package       1,295    
Sunroof       995 995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158      
Navigation system 1,156     1,696 1,696 1,696
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464      
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63      
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 47 47 47
Remote start 341 341 341 277 277 277
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78      
Convenience Package       1,101    
Sunroof       846 846 846
Options (change) 2,968 1,618 1,618 4,665 3,370 3,370
Options (change) 2,312 1,156 1,156 3,967 2,866 2,866
Destination 915 915 915 925 925 925
Total Price $33,278 $35,623 $38,623 $45,075 $46,610 $48,550
Total Invoice $30,732 $32,958 $35,746 $40,932 $42,151 $43,878

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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: $13,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,525
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEddie BauerLimitedKing 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)440, 8440, 8440, 8340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$33,278$35,623$38,623$45,075$46,610$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,360-100-1,575-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,278$31,563$34,263$44,975$45,035$46,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$60$2,000
Total Invoice$30,732$32,958$35,746$40,932$42,151$43,878
Adjustments for Features0-3,756-4,035-91-1,424-1,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,732$29,202$31,711$40,841$40,727$42,455
Cost Above Minimum$1,530$0$2,509$114$0$1,728

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEddie BauerLimitedKing 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600   
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200   
Backup collision intervention $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200   
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200   
Lane sway warning $25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0   
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   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,615$11,675$11,975$7,715$9,190$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,360$100$1,575$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,756-4,035-91-1,424-1,423

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,323 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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