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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: $30,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,116
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     295
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 33
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     192
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 5,775 5,085 1,865
Options (change) 5,127 4,542 1,461
Destination 785 785 625
Total Price $35,805 $38,265 $30,385
Total Invoice $33,185 $35,505 $28,202

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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: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$35,805$38,265$30,385
Adjustments for Features-1,030-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,775$35,510$30,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$33,185$35,505$28,202
Adjustments for Features-955-2,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,230$32,949$28,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$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
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,825$8,550$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-955-2,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
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 Weight4,706 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 Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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