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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: $29,853

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,702

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,065 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,804 $26,005
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,525  
Adrenaline Package 3,330  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 33
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,298  
Adrenaline Package 2,831  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 8,090 1,333
Options (change) 7,110 1,072
Destination 815 625
Total Price $41,970 $29,853
Total Invoice $38,729 $27,702

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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: $9,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,457
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$41,970$29,853
Adjustments for Features-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,185$29,853
Total Invoice$38,729$27,702
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,159$27,702

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rigid bed cover$700 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,655$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
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 Weight4,793 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested132585%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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