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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: $38,827 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $13,183 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,573 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $14,103 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,500 | $52,970 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $41,543 | $50,587 | $30,836 |
| Package 401A | 4,300 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 72 |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | 92 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 182 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | 199 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | ||
| Cargo net | 87 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | ||
| AC power outlet | 409 | ||
| Remote start | 436 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 622 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,085 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,094 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 71 | 71 | 46 |
| Cargo tray | 95 | 95 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | 59 |
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 118 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | 117 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | ||
| Cargo net | 56 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | ||
| AC power outlet | 306 | ||
| Remote start | 328 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 466 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,565 | 520 | 5,007 |
| Options (change) | 7,188 | 494 | 3,912 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 825 |
| Total Price | $52,010 | $54,435 | $38,827 |
| Total Invoice | $49,676 | $52,026 | $35,573 |
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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: $7,383 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,592 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $52,010 | $54,435 | $38,827 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,975 | -8,225 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,035 | $46,210 | $38,827 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $825 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,676 | $52,026 | $35,573 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,752 | -7,861 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,924 | $44,165 | $35,573 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $759 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,895 | $15,145 | $6,920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,975 | $8,225 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,752 | -7,861 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1625 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
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