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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: $35,308

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,674

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $40,780
Base Invoice $30,836 $38,027
Cargo net 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Rear bumper protector 92 85
Cargo cover 182 135
Roof rack crossbars 199 135
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Navigation system   795
Trailer Tow Package   570
Power liftgate   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Rear bumper protector 59 74
Cargo cover 118 118
Roof rack crossbars 117 118
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Navigation system   694
Trailer Tow Package   497
Power liftgate   432
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,488 3,885
Options (change) 1,013 3,391
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,308 $45,560
Total Invoice $32,674 $42,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,904
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,308$45,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,308$42,615
Total Invoice$32,674$42,313
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,674$39,578

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,260$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,735

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length180.9 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height66.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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		34.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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