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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: $34,825

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,257

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $3,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $26,175 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,706 $33,675
Leather upholstery 995  
Electronics Package 595  
Side curtain airbags 560  
Convenience Package 195  
4.6L V8 1,295  
Satellite radio 195  
Roof rack crossbars 60 181
Remote start 385 455
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Class II trailer hitch   619
Leather upholstery 846  
Electronics Package 506  
Side curtain airbags 476  
Convenience Package 166  
4.6L V8 1,191  
Satellite radio 166  
Roof rack crossbars 51 117
Remote start 326 341
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 7,930 1,500
Options (change) 6,831 1,080
Destination 720 915
Total Price $34,825 $38,505
Total Invoice $32,257 $35,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,813
Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,825$38,505
Adjustments for Features0-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$30,705
Total Invoice$32,257$35,670
Adjustments for Features0-7,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,257$28,444

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,226

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in103.9 in
Length210.2 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.034.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.074.7 ft3

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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 seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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