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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: $39,434

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,135

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $34,295
Base Invoice $50,839 $32,028
All-weather floor mats 120 72
Rear bumper protector 75 95
Cargo cover 130 182
Roof rack crossbars 140 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
AC power outlet   415
Remote start   445
Class II trailer hitch   634
All-weather floor mats 114 46
Rear bumper protector 71 61
Cargo cover 124 118
Roof rack crossbars 133 117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
AC power outlet   311
Remote start   333
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 465 4,264
Options (change) 442 3,232
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,645 $39,434
Total Invoice $52,226 $36,135

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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: $9,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,443
Model Year20172017
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$54,645$39,434
Adjustments for Features-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,735$39,434
Total Invoice$52,226$36,135
Adjustments for Features-5,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,578$36,135

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cargo tray $40
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$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$13,760$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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.3,624 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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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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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