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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: $29,394

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $5,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,078

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $5,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerForesterForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $26,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,404 $24,582 $26,409
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 69 69
Remote start 385 432 432
AWD 2,320    
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Cargo cover   166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 39 39
Remote start 327 324 324
AWD 2,112    
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Cargo cover   108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Options (change) 4,760 2,504 2,504
Options (change) 4,264 1,801 1,801
Destination 815 695 695
Total Price $34,855 $29,394 $31,394
Total Invoice $32,483 $27,078 $28,905

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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: $6,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,446
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerForesterForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,855$29,394$31,394
Adjustments for Features0-65-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$29,329$28,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$32,483$27,078$28,905
Adjustments for Features0-60-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$27,018$26,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$981$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerForesterForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,820$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60-2,868

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

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

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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