| 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: $39,344 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $13,561 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,077 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $14,463 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,295 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $32,028 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | ||
| Remote start | 445 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 120 | 120 |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 130 | 130 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 199 | 140 | 140 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | ||
| AC power outlet | 415 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 634 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,875 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | ||
| Remote start | 333 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 114 | 114 |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 124 | 124 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 133 | 133 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | ||
| AC power outlet | 311 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 475 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,174 | 5,960 | 390 |
| Options (change) | 3,174 | 5,662 | 371 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $39,344 | $52,905 | $55,325 |
| Total Invoice | $36,077 | $50,540 | $52,878 |
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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: $9,971 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,057 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 500, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $39,344 | $52,905 | $55,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,535 | -6,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,344 | $49,370 | $49,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $55 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $36,077 | $50,540 | $52,878 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,377 | -5,744 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,077 | $47,163 | $47,134 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,850 | $11,385 | $13,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,535 | $6,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,377 | -5,744 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 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 | 34.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2175 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 40% |
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