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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: $37,865 Subaru Forester Touring | ||
| Difference: $9,555 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $34,895 |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,565 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 135 | 181 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 85 | 98 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 81 |
| Cargo tray | 115 | |
| 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 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 497 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,983 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 118 | 117 |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 74 | 63 |
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 52 |
| Cargo tray | 99 | |
| 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) | 8,425 | 1,920 |
| Options (change) | 7,351 | 1,351 |
| Destination | 895 | 1,050 |
| Total Price | $47,420 | $37,865 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,016 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $47,420 | $37,865 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,470 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,950 | $37,865 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Heated second row seats | $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 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,855 | $7,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,470 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,357 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 |
| 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 | 4,535 lb. | 3,450 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% |
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2525 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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% |
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