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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer 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.
Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,784 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $17,501 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $17,684 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $45,355 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $26,116 | $43,315 | $50,839 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | ||
| Satellite radio | 445 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 120 | 120 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 295 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 800 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | ||
| Satellite radio | 334 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 114 | 114 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 192 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 727 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,264 | 1,985 | 390 |
| Options (change) | 1,721 | 1,886 | 371 |
| Destination | 625 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $30,784 | $48,285 | $54,570 |
| Total Invoice | $28,462 | $46,146 | $52,155 |
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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: $8,301 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,892 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/26 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 155, 7 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $30,784 | $48,285 | $54,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,200 | -14,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,784 | $39,085 | $40,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $970 |
| Total Invoice | $28,462 | $46,146 | $52,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,792 | -13,873 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,462 | $37,354 | $38,282 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $928 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 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 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | $5,970 | $15,170 | $20,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,200 | $14,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,792 | -13,873 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,350 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
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