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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: $35,308

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,674

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelExplorerForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $32,995
Base Invoice $38,862 $30,836
Navigation system 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Cargo tray 115  
Rear bumper protector 85 92
Cargo cover 135 182
Roof rack crossbars 135 199
Power liftgate 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo net   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Class II trailer hitch   622
Navigation system 694  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 46
Cargo tray 99  
Rear bumper protector 74 59
Cargo cover 118 118
Roof rack crossbars 118 117
Power liftgate 432  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo net   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 4,000 1,488
Options (change) 3,490 1,013
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,570 $35,308
Total Invoice $43,247 $32,674

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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: $8,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,801
Model Year20142014
ModelExplorerForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,570$35,308
Adjustments for Features-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,585$35,308
Total Invoice$43,247$32,674
Adjustments for Features-2,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,475$32,674

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, 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$8,205$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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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