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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: $32,599 Subaru Forester Premium | ||
| Difference: $11,246 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $27,395 |
| Blind spot warning system | 495 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 81 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | 172 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 120 | 181 |
| Power liftgate | 495 | 450 |
| AWD | 2,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 55 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Remote start | 455 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | |
| Eyesight Package | 1,695 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 421 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 52 |
| Cargo cover | 115 | 111 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | 117 |
| Power liftgate | 421 | 413 |
| AWD | 1,820 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 35 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Remote start | 341 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | |
| Eyesight Package | 1,412 | |
| Options (change) | 5,485 | 4,194 |
| Options (change) | 4,787 | 3,259 |
| Destination | 825 | 1,010 |
| Total Price | $43,845 | $32,599 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,466 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,798 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/23 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/60-17 |
| Total Price | $43,845 | $32,599 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,780 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,065 | $32,599 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| CVT | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,180 | $6,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,780 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,497 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,449 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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% |
| Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 71% |
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