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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: $38,925

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,788

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Model Year20182014
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,675 $38,862
Cargo net 68  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Rear bumper protector 98 85
Roof rack crossbars 181 135
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo tray   115
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 44  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All-weather floor mats 52 66
Rear bumper protector 63 74
Roof rack crossbars 117 118
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo tray   99
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,920 7,990
Options (change) 1,351 6,972
Destination 915 895
Total Price $38,925 $50,560
Total Invoice $35,941 $46,729

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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: $10,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,845
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,925$50,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$49,540
Total Invoice$35,941$46,729
Adjustments for Features0-943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,941$45,786

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
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 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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 map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,110$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-943

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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