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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: $36,460

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,791

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $32,028 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Roof rack crossbars 199 60 60
Cargo cover 182 80 80
Universal garage door opener 76    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Roof rack crossbars 117 51 51
Cargo cover 118 68 68
Universal garage door opener 49    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,290 7,025 5,325
Options (change) 888 6,109 4,664
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $36,460 $37,870 $38,485
Total Invoice $33,791 $34,272 $34,887

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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: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,354
Model Year201720062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,460$37,870$38,485
Adjustments for Features-3,10000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$37,870$38,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,791$34,272$34,887
Adjustments for Features-2,87300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,918$34,272$34,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,275$6,175$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,87300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length180.9 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height66.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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