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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: $38,925

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $36,090
Base Invoice $38,027 $33,675
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Rear bumper protector 85 98
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 135 181
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
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
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 52
Rear bumper protector 74 63
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 118 117
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
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) 7,875 1,920
Options (change) 6,873 1,351
Destination 895 915
Total Price $49,550 $38,925
Total Invoice $45,795 $35,941

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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: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,948
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$49,550$38,925
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,570$38,925
Total Invoice$45,795$35,941
Adjustments for Features-9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,889$35,941

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimSport2.0XT 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 
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$9,130$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9060

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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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