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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: $29,853

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,617

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,702

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,404 $26,005
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
AWD 2,320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
All-weather floor mats 64 33
AWD 2,112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,375 1,333
Options (change) 3,937 1,072
Destination 815 625
Total Price $34,470 $29,853
Total Invoice $32,156 $27,702

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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: $5,582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,349
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$34,470$29,853
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$28,888
Total Invoice$32,156$27,702
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$26,807

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$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 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,305$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-895

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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