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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: $29,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,758

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerForester
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $26,005
Ironman Package 1,495      
Convenience Group 250      
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,450    
Roof rack crossbars   115 115  
All-weather floor mats   55 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Class II trailer hitch       295
4-speed automatic       800
Ironman Package 1,271      
Convenience Group 213      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,232    
Roof rack crossbars   97 97  
All-weather floor mats   47 47 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Class II trailer hitch       192
4-speed automatic       728
Options (change) 3,980 4,205 2,755 1,420
Options (change) 3,476 3,666 2,434 1,128
Destination 735 735 735 625
Total Price $30,085 $33,310 $34,605 $29,940
Total Invoice $28,241 $31,191 $32,530 $27,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,498
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerForester
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,085$33,310$34,605$29,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-2,100-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,085$31,460$32,505$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$2,420$0
Total Invoice$28,241$31,191$32,530$27,758
Adjustments for Features0-1,732-1,974-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,241$29,459$30,556$26,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,218$2,315$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerForester
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,400$6,650$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$2,100$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,732-1,974-1,015

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in99.4 in
Length193.4 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62536%
Total Not Requested110064%

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 2.5 XT Limited

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

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