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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,002 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium | |||
| Difference: $3,853 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,604 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium | |||
| Difference: $3,879 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | XLT | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,280 | $27,995 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $27,404 | $26,232 | $30,836 |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 670 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 72 | 72 |
| Remote start | 385 | 436 | 436 |
| AWD | 2,320 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 199 | 199 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 92 | 92 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | |
| Fog lights | 381 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 622 | 622 | |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 569 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 46 | 46 |
| Remote start | 327 | 328 | 328 |
| AWD | 2,112 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 117 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 59 | 59 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | |
| Fog lights | 285 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 466 | 466 | |
| Options (change) | 4,760 | 2,182 | 1,801 |
| Options (change) | 4,264 | 1,547 | 1,262 |
| Destination | 815 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $34,855 | $31,002 | $35,621 |
| Total Invoice | $32,483 | $28,604 | $32,923 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,168 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,015 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | XLT | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 250hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | A6 | CVT-8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 23/28 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $34,855 | $31,002 | $35,621 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,315 | -5,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,855 | $28,687 | $30,416 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,729 |
| Total Invoice | $32,483 | $28,604 | $32,923 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,136 | -4,811 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,483 | $26,468 | $28,112 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,644 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | XLT | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,005 | $6,320 | $9,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,315 | $5,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,136 | -4,811 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| SYNC and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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