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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: $37,352 Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| Difference: $9,508 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $34,295 |
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,295 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 395 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 81 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | 140 | 181 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,875 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |||
| Remote start | 455 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | |||
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,230 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 375 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 52 |
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | 133 | 117 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |||
| Remote start | 341 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,775 | 5,960 | 390 | 2,082 |
| Options (change) | 3,586 | 5,662 | 371 | 1,456 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 975 |
| Total Price | $46,860 | $52,905 | $55,325 | $37,352 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,313 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,204 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | CVT-7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $46,860 | $52,905 | $55,325 | $37,352 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,195 | -3,835 | -6,310 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,665 | $49,070 | $49,015 | $37,352 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,405 | $3,350 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forester |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $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 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,395 | $12,035 | $14,510 | $8,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,195 | $3,835 | $6,310 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,142 | -3,664 | -6,031 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.4 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 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1565 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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% |
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