| 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: $37,420 Subaru Forester Touring | |||
| Difference: $10,485 | |||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Touring | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,295 | $41,300 | $52,970 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 75 | 75 |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 75 | 75 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | 140 | 140 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | ||
| Remote start | 455 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | ||
| Cargo net | 68 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,000 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 395 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 71 | 71 |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 71 | 71 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 133 | 133 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | ||
| Remote start | 341 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | ||
| Cargo net | 44 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,094 | ||
| Package 301A | 1,900 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 375 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Cargo tray | 95 | 95 | |
| Options (change) | 2,150 | 5,660 | 520 |
| Options (change) | 1,500 | 5,378 | 494 |
| Destination | 975 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $37,420 | $47,905 | $54,435 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,193 | |||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Touring | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $37,420 | $47,905 | $54,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,195 | -6,085 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,420 | $45,710 | $48,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,640 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2019 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Touring | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $125 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $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 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 capability | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,160 | $10,355 | $14,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,195 | $6,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,097 | -5,816 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 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 | 35.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 55% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
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