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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: $33,346

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,565

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $40,780
Base Invoice $26,707 $38,027
Navigation system 1,800 795
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo net 46  
Satellite radio 453  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Rear bumper protector 78 85
Cargo cover 166 135
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,501 694
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo net 30  
Satellite radio 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 66
Rear bumper protector 51 74
Cargo cover 108 118
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,156 3,255
Options (change) 3,163 2,841
Destination 695 895
Total Price $33,346 $44,930
Total Invoice $30,565 $41,763

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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: $7,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,331
Model Year20102013
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$33,346$44,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,346$40,770
Total Invoice$30,565$41,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,565$37,896

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,245$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,867

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.6 in
Length179.5 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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