Ford Explorer vs Subaru Ascent - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Alameda, CA
| Vehicle | 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | 2025 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $41,745 | $41,415 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $39,805 | $38,718 | ||
| Invoice | $40,143 | $38,789 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 8.0 /10 | Not Available | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 3.3 / 5 stars | 4.5 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | standard | |||
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | ||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | ||
| Upholstery | premium cloth | cloth | ||
| Heated seats | standard | |||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | ||||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | optional | |||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | ||
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.3 l | 2.4 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | flat 4 | ||
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 255/65R18 | 245/60R18 | ||
| Wheel size | - | 18 X 7.5-in | ||
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 20 / 29 / 24 MPG | 20 / 26 / 22 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 19.3 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 358 / 519 miles | 386 / 502 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | N/A | 38.0 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | - | 4,433 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in. | 8.7 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 89.3 in. | 85.9 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 78.9 in. | 76.0 in. | ||
| Height | 69.9 in. | 71.6 in. | ||
| Length | 198.8 in. | 196.8 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in. | 113.8 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 | ||
| Cargo Space | 18.2 cu. ft. | 17.8 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in. | 41.2 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in. | 42.2 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.8 in. | 61.1 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 40.5 in. | 40.0 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 39.0 in. | 38.6 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.9 in. | 60.3 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $61,934 | $61,045 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.83 | $0.81 | ||
| Depreciation | $20,683 | $17,948 | ||
| Financing | $7,857 | $7,543 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $4,919 | $4,651 | ||
| Fuel | $15,364 | $16,764 | ||
| Insurance | $7,116 | $6,874 | ||
| Maintenance | $4,924 | $6,177 | ||
| Repairs | $1,071 | $1,088 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, premium cloth | Slate Black, cloth Warm Ivory, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Space White Metallic Vapor Blue Metallic Iconic Silver Metallic Oxford White (Fleet) Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic | Ice Silver Metallic Crystal Black Silica Abyss Blue Pearl Crimson Red Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic Autumn Green Metallic Crystal White Pearl |
