| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $35,031 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $9,444 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $10,420 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $33,775 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $28,084 | $32,255 | $39,800 |
| Rugged Package | 887 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 120 | 120 |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 130 | 130 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | ||
| Remote start | 432 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | ||
| Cargo net | 48 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 570 | 570 | |
| Package 202A | 3,880 | ||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,095 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| AWD | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Rugged Package | 608 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 114 | 114 |
| Cargo cover | 108 | 124 | 124 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | ||
| Cargo net | 31 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 542 | 542 | |
| Package 202A | 3,686 | ||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,040 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| AWD | 2,053 | 2,054 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,311 | 9,755 | 4,780 |
| Options (change) | 3,249 | 9,278 | 4,553 |
| Destination | 725 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $35,031 | $44,475 | $47,400 |
| Total Invoice | $32,058 | $42,478 | $45,298 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,549 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,745 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 16/23 MPG | 16/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $35,031 | $44,475 | $47,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,895 | -7,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,031 | $39,580 | $40,400 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $820 |
| Total Invoice | $32,058 | $42,478 | $45,298 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,675 | -6,690 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,058 | $37,803 | $38,608 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $805 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| 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 window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $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 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,875 | $10,770 | $12,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,895 | $7,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,675 | -6,690 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 4,633 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 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 | 33.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | Yes |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Tow hook(s), front | 40 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain selector | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 100% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 49% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Tow hook(s), front | 40 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 100% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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