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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: $38,827

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,878

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,675
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120 181
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106 117
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 52
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 8,800 1,822
Options (change) 7,604 1,288
Destination 825 915
Total Price $47,160 $38,827
Total Invoice $43,381 $35,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,728
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$47,160$38,827
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,230$38,827
Total Invoice$43,381$35,878
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,606$35,878

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,580$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7750

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in180.9 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested247562%
Total Not Requested150038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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