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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: $33,576

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,758

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,495
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,707
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,800
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Remote start 385 385 432
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,501
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 39
Remote start 327 327 324
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 4,386
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 3,356
Destination 815 815 695
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $33,576
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $30,758

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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: $7,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,007
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$42,195$43,930$33,576
Adjustments for Features-970-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$41,460$33,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$30,758
Adjustments for Features-889-2,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,765$38,096$30,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,990$8,490$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-889-2,2700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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 Weight4,706 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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