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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: $33,351 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $10,484 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,075 | $45,255 | $49,000 | $52,730 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | |||||
| Package 202A | 4,100 | |||||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 395 | 395 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 166 | 166 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 69 | 69 |
| Rugged Package | 887 | 887 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | 468 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | |||||
| Package 202A | 3,895 | |||||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 108 | 108 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 39 | 39 |
| Rugged Package | 608 | 608 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | 351 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,515 | 2,480 | 2,085 | 390 | 4,631 | 4,263 |
| Options (change) | 7,139 | 2,356 | 1,981 | 371 | 3,494 | 3,218 |
| Destination | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $43,835 | $48,980 | $52,330 | $54,365 | $33,351 | $34,983 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,739 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,095 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp I4 | 300hp I4 | 400hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | A10 | A10 | T10 | T10 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/65-18 | 255/55-20 | 255/55-20 | 275/45-21 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $43,835 | $48,980 | $52,330 | $54,365 | $33,351 | $34,983 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,745 | -5,110 | -6,285 | -10,300 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,090 | $43,870 | $46,045 | $44,065 | $33,351 | $34,808 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,780 | $4,955 | $2,975 | $0 | $1,457 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 10-speed automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 10-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1500 | $1500 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||||
| 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 | $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 | $9,230 | $11,595 | $12,770 | $16,785 | $6,485 | $6,660 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,745 | $5,110 | $6,285 | $10,300 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -525 | -376 | -387 | -306 | 0 | -160 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2021 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 198.8 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,346 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.9 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 47% |
| 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 Limited
| 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | Yes |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 240 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | Yes |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 240 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 24% |
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