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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: $38,095

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $10,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $34,895
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 181
Cargo cover 130 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 98
All-weather floor mats 120 120 81
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
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 117
Cargo cover 124 124  
Rear bumper protector 71 71 63
All-weather floor mats 114 114 52
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) 5,605 465 2,150
Options (change) 5,326 442 1,500
Destination 945 945 1,050
Total Price $48,225 $54,645 $38,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,305
Model Year201720172021
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$48,225$54,645$38,095
Adjustments for Features-2,320-6,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,905$48,435$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172021
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimLimitedPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,520$14,410$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$6,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,216-5,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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