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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: $30,738

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimSportPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $27,895
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $26,116
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 55
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     295
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Cargo cover 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 33
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     192
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 2,085 390 2,218
Options (change) 1,981 371 1,691
Destination 995 995 625
Total Price $49,030 $55,325 $30,738
Total Invoice $46,859 $52,878 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,539
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimSportPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$49,030$55,325$30,738
Adjustments for Features-9,300-14,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,730$40,710$30,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$46,859$52,878$28,432
Adjustments for Features-8,888-13,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,971$38,909$28,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerForester
TrimSportPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,270$20,585$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,300$14,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,888-13,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in99.4 in
Length198.3 in176.6 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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