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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: $38,740

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,730 $32,995
All-weather floor mats 120 72
Cargo cover 130 182
Roof rack crossbars 140 199
AWD 0  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Rear bumper protector   92
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
AC power outlet   409
Remote start   436
Class II trailer hitch   622
All-weather floor mats 114 46
Cargo cover 124 118
Roof rack crossbars 133 117
AWD 0  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Rear bumper protector   59
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
AC power outlet   306
Remote start   328
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 390 4,920
Options (change) 371 3,856
Destination 1,245 825
Total Price $54,365 $38,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,164
Model Year20212014
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT10CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21225/55-18
Total Price$54,365$38,740
Adjustments for Features-8,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$38,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212014
ModelExplorerForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
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 
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$15,610$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212014
ModelExplorerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in103.9 in
Length198.8 in180.9 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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