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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: $29,722

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192010
ModelForesterExplorer
TrimPremiumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $29,280
Cargo cover 172  
Fog lights 382  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Rear bumper protector 98  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Cargo cover 111  
Fog lights 286  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Rear bumper protector 63  
All-weather floor mats 52 64
Remote start 341 327
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 2,052 4,760
Options (change) 1,475 4,264
Destination 975 815
Total Price $29,722 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,202
Model Year20192010
ModelForesterExplorer
TrimPremiumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$29,722$34,855
Adjustments for Features-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,677$34,855

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192010
ModelForesterExplorer
TrimPremiumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,175$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1690

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192010
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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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