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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,467

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $613

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,318

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $26,175 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,706 $26,116
Leather upholstery 995  
Electronics Package 595  
Convenience Package 195  
4.6L V8 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 445
Roof rack crossbars 60  
Sunroof 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Class II trailer hitch   299
Leather upholstery 846  
Electronics Package 506  
Convenience Package 166  
4.6L V8 1,191  
Satellite radio 166 334
Roof rack crossbars 51  
Sunroof 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Class II trailer hitch   195
Options (change) 4,185 1,927
Options (change) 3,649 1,557
Destination 720 645
Total Price $31,080 $30,467
Total Invoice $29,075 $28,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,937
Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,080$30,467
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$29,197
Total Invoice$29,075$28,318
Adjustments for Features0-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,075$27,138

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,180

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in99.4 in
Length210.2 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.032.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.057.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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