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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,885

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,835

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 192    
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 727    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,365 6,465 4,765
Options (change) 1,094 5,633 4,188
Destination 625 645 645
Total Price $29,885 $37,310 $37,925
Total Invoice $27,835 $33,796 $34,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,715
Model Year200720062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,885$37,310$37,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,885$34,830$35,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$27,835$33,796$34,411
Adjustments for Features0-2,246-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,835$31,550$32,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,995$7,475$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,246-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.7 in
Length176.6 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62536%
Total Not Requested110064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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