Ford Explorer vs Subaru Ascent - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Quakertown, PA
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 | $39,655 | $38,910 | ||
Average Price Paid | $37,590 | $36,582 | ||
Invoice | $38,069 | $36,373 | ||
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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 | 3.4 / 5 stars | 4.6 / 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 | |||
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Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
Sunroof | optional | |||
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
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 | 21 / 28 / 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) | 376 / 501 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 | 7 | 7 | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu. ft. | 17.8 cu. ft. | ||
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® | $53,716 | $52,642 | ||
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.72 | $0.7 | ||
Depreciation | $22,081 | $19,364 | ||
Financing | $8,487 | $8,026 | ||
Taxes & Fees | $2,756 | $2,618 | ||
Fuel | $11,448 | $12,491 | ||
Insurance | $3,952 | $3,903 | ||
Maintenance | $4,129 | $5,370 | ||
Repairs | $863 | $870 | ||
Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
Interior | Light Space Gray/Onyx, leatherette Dark Gray/Onyx, leatherette Dark Gray/Onyx, premium cloth | Slate Black, cloth Warm Ivory, cloth | ||
Exterior | 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 |