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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,645

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,292

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,295
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,028
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80 182
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 199
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Universal garage door opener     76
Class II trailer hitch     634
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68 118
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 117
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Universal garage door opener     49
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 4,800 3,100 1,290
Options (change) 4,129 2,684 888
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $35,645 $36,260 $36,460
Total Invoice $32,292 $32,907 $33,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,413
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,645$36,260$36,460
Adjustments for Features00-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$36,260$31,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,292$32,907$33,791
Adjustments for Features00-4,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,292$32,907$28,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $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$3,975$3,975$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,912

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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