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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: $32,844

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021200820082008
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $36,590 $38,750 $40,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Class II trailer hitch 619      
Rear bumper protector 98      
All-weather floor mats 81 55 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 181 115 115 115
Remote start 455 385 385 385
Universal garage door opener 120      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55      
Power liftgate 450 495 495 495
Eyesight Package 1,695      
Satellite radio   195 195 195
iPod integration   365 365 365
Sunroof   995 995 995
Rearview camera   455 455 455
Convenience Package   675    
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 47 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 117 97 97 97
Remote start 341 327 327 327
Universal garage door opener 78      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35      
Power liftgate 413 421 421 421
Eyesight Package 1,412      
Satellite radio   166 166 166
iPod integration   311 311 311
Sunroof   846 846 846
Rearview camera   387 387 387
Convenience Package   574    
4WD w/low range   2,596 2,581 2,581
Options (change) 3,999 6,635 5,960 5,960
Options (change) 3,133 5,772 5,183 5,183
Destination 1,050 925 925 925
Total Price $32,844 $44,150 $45,635 $47,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,832
Model Year2021200820082008
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$32,844$44,150$45,635$47,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-3,665-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,844$41,735$41,970$43,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235$1,875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2021200820082008
ModelForesterExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimitedKing 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 
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-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,575$10,990$12,240$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$3,665$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,200-3,322-3,591

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20212008
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
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 Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

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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