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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,895 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $275 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,205 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $1,202 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $33,675 |
| 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 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 60 | 60 | 181 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | ||
| 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 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 51 | 51 | 117 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,050 | 5,350 | 1,165 |
| Options (change) | 6,042 | 4,597 | 817 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 915 |
| Total Price | $37,895 | $38,510 | $38,170 |
| Total Invoice | $34,205 | $34,820 | $35,407 |
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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: $6,950 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,500 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $37,895 | $38,510 | $38,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -7,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,895 | $38,510 | $30,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,205 | $34,820 | $35,407 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -6,702 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,205 | $34,820 | $28,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| 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 | $4,125 | $4,125 | $11,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $7,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -6,702 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 3,653 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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