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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: $31,718

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $12,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Class II trailer hitch 619      
Rear bumper protector 98      
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75 75
Remote start 455 345 345 345
Universal garage door opener 120      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55      
Power liftgate 450      
Eyesight Package 1,695      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230      
Sunroof   995 995 995
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900 2,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Class II trailer hitch 464      
Rear bumper protector 63      
All-weather floor mats 52 64 64 64
Remote start 341 293 293 293
Universal garage door opener 78      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35      
Power liftgate 413      
Eyesight Package 1,412      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149      
Sunroof   846 846 846
4WD w/low range   2,639 2,639 2,639
Options (change) 4,048 4,315 4,315 4,315
Options (change) 3,165 3,842 3,842 3,842
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $31,718 $44,055 $50,580 $52,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,998
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$31,718$44,055$50,580$52,090
Adjustments for Features-1550-4,275-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,563$44,055$46,305$47,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$3,510

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2019201220122012
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate$350 $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,700$9,545$13,820$14,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0$4,275$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-3,975-4,205

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in119.0 in
Length182.1 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in78.8 in
Height67.5 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.5,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.455.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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