Bronco vs Forester

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Ford Bronco
Ford

Bronco

Price from $40,495
Monthly payment $471
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Subaru Forester
Subaru

Forester

Price from $29,995
Monthly payment $349
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Specifications

  Bronco Forester
Manufacturer Ford Subaru
Starting price $40,495 $29,995
Monthly payment $471 $349
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 18.0 mpg 35.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 452 g/mi–578 g/mi 254 g/mi–348 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Ford Bronco and Subaru Forester suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Bronco starts at $40,495; Forester starts at $29,995. The difference is $10,500, making Forester about 26% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Bronco — $471; Forester — $349. The difference is $122 per month, with Forester lower.

The models use different powertrains: Bronco — Gasoline; Forester — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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