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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: $30,742

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $6,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $27,395
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Remote start 385 455
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,520  
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Fog lights   382
Class II trailer hitch   619
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 52
Remote start 326 341
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,294  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Fog lights   286
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 8,940 2,337
Options (change) 8,014 1,753
Destination 785 1,010
Total Price $37,215 $30,742

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,573
Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$37,215$30,742
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,140$30,742

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$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 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,675$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in105.1 in
Length210.2 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.035.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.076.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested37522%
Total Not Requested130078%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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