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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: $32,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,072

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,065 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,804 $26,409
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 395 432
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,525  
Adrenaline Package 3,330  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system 1,696 1,650
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 39
Remote start 327 324
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,298  
Adrenaline Package 2,831  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 10,480 3,628
Options (change) 9,133 2,968
Destination 815 695
Total Price $44,360 $32,518
Total Invoice $40,752 $30,072

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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: $10,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,830
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,360$32,518
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,435$32,518
Total Invoice$40,752$30,072
Adjustments for Features-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,902$30,072

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rigid bed cover$700 
Roof rails $250
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
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,545$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,793 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested117576%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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