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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: $39,155

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,090

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $52,970
Base Invoice $33,675 $50,587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Rear bumper protector 98 75
Roof rack crossbars 181 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo tray   100
Cargo cover   130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
All-weather floor mats 52 71
Rear bumper protector 63 71
Roof rack crossbars 117 133
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo tray   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 2,150 520
Options (change) 1,500 494
Destination 915 945
Total Price $39,155 $54,435
Total Invoice $36,090 $52,026

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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: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,311
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,155$54,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$48,550
Total Invoice$36,090$52,026
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,090$46,401

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterExplorer
Trim2.0XT TouringPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
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
Total Value of Features$7,810$13,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,625

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length180.9 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height66.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft381.7 ft3

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