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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: $38,190

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,075

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,927 $34,952
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 120
Cargo cover 182 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
AC power outlet 415  
Remote start 445  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Roof rack crossbars 117 106
Cargo cover 118 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
AC power outlet 311  
Remote start 333  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,245 8,800
Options (change) 3,298 7,604
Destination 850 825
Total Price $38,190 $47,160
Total Invoice $35,075 $43,381

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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: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,378
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,190$47,160
Adjustments for Features0-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,190$42,890
Total Invoice$35,075$43,381
Adjustments for Features0-3,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,075$39,453

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
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
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,560$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,928

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
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.4,752 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

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