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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: $32,506

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $25,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016201620162016
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $45,435 $55,145 $59,375 $60,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245        
Universal garage door opener 120        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55        
Rear bumper protector 98        
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75 75 75
Power liftgate 450        
Eyesight Package 1,695        
Remote start 455        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230        
Door sill trim plates 53        
Class II trailer hitch 619        
Blind spot warning system   490 490    
Package 202A   6,755      
Sunroof   995 995 995  
HD radio   60      
4WD w/low range   2,925 3,040 2,920 3,040
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158        
Universal garage door opener 78        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35        
Rear bumper protector 63        
All-weather floor mats 52 71 71 71 71
Power liftgate 413        
Eyesight Package 1,412        
Remote start 341        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149        
Door sill trim plates 34        
Class II trailer hitch 464        
Blind spot warning system   466 466    
Package 202A   6,418      
Sunroof   945 945 945  
HD radio   57      
4WD w/low range   2,794 2,904 2,789 2,903
Options (change) 4,101 11,300 4,600 3,990 3,115
Options (change) 3,199 10,751 4,386 3,805 2,974
Destination 1,010 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $32,506 $57,930 $60,940 $64,560 $64,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,714
Model Year20202016201620162016
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$32,506$57,930$60,940$64,560$64,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,620-5,095-6,470-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,506$53,310$55,845$58,090$58,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,535$4,780$4,765

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20202016201620162016
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards $350$350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25$25
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 $350
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$8,350$12,970$13,445$14,820$14,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620$5,095$6,470$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,413-4,870-6,184-6,280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20202016
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.5,781 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 in59.3 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested157571%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
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
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested85020%
Total Not Requested337580%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

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