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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: $35,995

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,402

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,606 $31,569
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Satellite radio 195  
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 385 445
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,520  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Satellite radio 166  
Floor mats 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 46
Remote start 326 333
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,294  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 8,940 1,350
Options (change) 8,014 983
Destination 785 850
Total Price $37,215 $35,995
Total Invoice $34,405 $33,402

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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: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,782
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,215$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,215$33,000
Total Invoice$34,405$33,402
Adjustments for Features0-2,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,405$30,623

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,475$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,779

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,793 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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