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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: $33,508

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,881

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $40,785 $47,455 $51,715
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $38,055 $44,252 $48,223
Navigation system 1,350     2,105    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245      
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120      
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98      
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 75 75 75
Remote start 455 455 455 345 345 345
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230      
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619      
Package 202A       5,785    
Sunroof       995   995
Package 301A         3,095  
Navigation system 1,156     1,836    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158      
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78      
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63      
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 66 66 66
Remote start 341 341 341 300 300 300
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149      
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464      
Package 202A       5,048    
Sunroof       868   868
Package 301A         2,700  
Options (change) 3,198 1,848 1,848 9,305 3,515 1,415
Options (change) 2,461 1,305 1,305 8,118 3,066 1,234
Destination 915 915 915 995 995 995
Total Price $33,508 $35,853 $38,853 $51,085 $51,965 $54,125
Total Invoice $30,881 $33,107 $35,895 $47,168 $48,313 $50,452

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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: $17,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,767
Model Year201820182018201420142014
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)440, 8440, 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$33,508$35,853$38,853$51,085$51,965$54,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,360-1,130-2,330-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,508$31,793$34,493$49,955$49,635$51,545
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$320$0$1,910
Total Invoice$30,881$33,107$35,895$47,168$48,313$50,452
Adjustments for Features0-3,749-4,028-1,043-2,166-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,881$29,358$31,867$46,125$46,147$48,047
Cost Above Minimum$1,523$0$2,509$0$22$1,922

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201820182018201420142014
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 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
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, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0   
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   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
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
Integrated trailer brake controller   $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Roof rack   $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$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   
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Running boards   $350  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50$50
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
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   
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$300
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
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$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$7,840$11,900$12,200$8,970$10,170$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,360$1,130$2,330$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,749-4,028-1,043-2,166-2,405

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182014
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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested202550%
Total Not Requested200050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162580%
Total Not Requested41520%

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