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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: $29,889

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $30,200 $32,515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All Weather Package 500    
Fog lights 382    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Roof rack crossbars 181 60 60
Cargo cover 172 80 80
Universal garage door opener 120    
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 158    
All Weather Package 417    
Fog lights 286    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Roof rack crossbars 117 51 51
Cargo cover 111 68 68
Universal garage door opener 78    
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) 2,219 7,025 5,325
Options (change) 1,631 6,109 4,664
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $29,889 $37,870 $38,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,286
Model Year201920062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,889$37,870$38,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,889$36,345$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920062006
ModelForesterExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,675$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,380-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192006
ModelForesterExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length182.1 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height67.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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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