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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: $34,094

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,387

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $27,992
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 69
Cargo cover 90 90 166
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 195
Obstacle detection, rear 255   363
Remote start 385 385 432
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,000
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 39
Cargo cover 77 77 108
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 117
Obstacle detection, rear 217   272
Remote start 326 326 324
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 888
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 7,035 5,330 3,424
Options (change) 6,071 4,622 2,620
Destination 735 735 775
Total Price $36,140 $37,180 $34,094
Total Invoice $33,596 $34,718 $31,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,059
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,140$37,180$34,094
Adjustments for Features00-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$37,180$32,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$33,596$34,718$31,387
Adjustments for Features00-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,596$34,718$29,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,250$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.0 in
Length193.4 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.3 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 seat200No
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 Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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