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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: $39,210 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $10,340 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,990 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $9,805 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Sport | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,780 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $38,027 | $32,028 |
| Package 402A | 4,130 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 72 |
| Rear bumper protector | 85 | 95 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | 182 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 135 | 199 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| 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 | |
| Package 402A | 3,604 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 497 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 46 |
| Rear bumper protector | 74 | 61 |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 118 | 117 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| 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) | 7,875 | 4,040 |
| Options (change) | 6,873 | 3,087 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $49,550 | $39,210 |
| Total Invoice | $45,795 | $35,990 |
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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: $9,460 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,992 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Sport | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 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 | $49,550 | $39,210 |
| Adjustments for Features | -880 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,670 | $39,210 |
| Total Invoice | $45,795 | $35,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | -813 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,982 | $35,990 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Sport | 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 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $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 | ||
| 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 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 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,030 | $8,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $880 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -813 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 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 | 4,921 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 Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | 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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2275 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 29% |
| 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 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 |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 41% |
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