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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: $33,766

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $26,175 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,706 $27,992
Electronics Package 595  
Leather upholstery 995  
Side curtain airbags 560  
Convenience Package 195  
4.6L V8 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 60 195
Obstacle detection, rear 295 363
Remote start 385 432
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Electronics Package 506  
Leather upholstery 846  
Side curtain airbags 476  
Convenience Package 166  
4.6L V8 1,191  
Roof rack crossbars 51 117
Obstacle detection, rear 251 272
Remote start 326 324
Satellite radio 166  
Navigation system 1,696 888
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 7,930 3,096
Options (change) 6,831 2,412
Destination 720 775
Total Price $34,825 $33,766
Total Invoice $32,257 $31,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,557
Model Year20072012
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,825$33,766
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$31,081
Total Invoice$32,257$31,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,257$28,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,479

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in103.0 in
Length210.2 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.033.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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