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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: $30,523

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $26,695
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Cargo cover 90 90 172
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 181
Remote start 385 385 455
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Fog lights     382
Class II trailer hitch     619
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 52
Cargo cover 77 77 111
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 117
Remote start 326 326 341
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Fog lights     286
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 6,160 5,470 2,853
Options (change) 5,453 4,868 2,087
Destination 785 785 975
Total Price $36,190 $38,650 $30,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,454
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$36,190$38,650$30,523
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,190$36,925$30,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,275$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599-5

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft376.1 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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