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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: $39,155

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,090

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $36,090
Base Invoice $50,587 $33,675
Cargo tray 100  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Rear bumper protector 75 98
Cargo cover 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 181
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Remote start   455
Class II trailer hitch   619
Cargo tray 95  
All-weather floor mats 71 52
Rear bumper protector 71 63
Cargo cover 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Remote start   341
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 520 2,150
Options (change) 494 1,500
Destination 945 915
Total Price $54,435 $39,155
Total Invoice $52,026 $36,090

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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: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,311
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$54,435$39,155
Adjustments for Features-5,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,550$39,155
Total Invoice$52,026$36,090
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,401$36,090

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT 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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
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 
Total Value of Features$13,695$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6250

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in180.9 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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