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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: $39,115 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $8,560 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,929 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $7,934 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $32,028 |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 120 | 199 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | 182 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 72 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | |
| AC power outlet | 415 | |
| Remote start | 445 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 634 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| AWD | 1,820 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | 117 |
| Cargo cover | 115 | 118 |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 46 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | |
| AC power outlet | 311 | |
| Remote start | 333 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 475 | |
| Options (change) | 8,995 | 3,945 |
| Options (change) | 7,770 | 3,026 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 |
| Total Price | $47,675 | $39,115 |
| Total Invoice | $43,863 | $35,929 |
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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: $6,505 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,043 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/23 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $47,675 | $39,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,055 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,620 | $39,115 |
| Total Invoice | $43,863 | $35,929 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,891 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,972 | $35,929 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| 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 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $9,680 | $7,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,055 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,891 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,731 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 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 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 74.7 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% |
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 41% |
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% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 41% |
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