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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: $32,382

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $2,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,867

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $2,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelForesterForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,295 $34,295 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,424 $32,028 $27,404
Roof rack crossbars 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Fog lights 386    
Class II trailer hitch 634 634  
Rear bumper protector 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 75
Remote start 445 445 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD     2,320
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Fog lights 289    
Class II trailer hitch 475 475  
Rear bumper protector 61 61  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 64
Remote start 333 333 327
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 2,212 1,826 4,760
Options (change) 1,568 1,279 4,264
Destination 875 875 815
Total Price $32,382 $36,996 $34,855
Total Invoice $29,867 $34,182 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year201720172010
ModelForesterForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$32,382$36,996$34,855
Adjustments for Features-3,270-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,112$30,026$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0
Total Invoice$29,867$34,182$32,483
Adjustments for Features-3,016-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,851$27,742$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172010
ModelForesterForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$10,650$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,016-6,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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