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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: $32,944

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,601

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,065 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,804 $28,084
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
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   185
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system 1,696 888
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   120
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 10,480 2,154
Options (change) 9,133 1,722
Destination 815 795
Total Price $44,360 $32,944
Total Invoice $40,752 $30,601

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,188
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,360$32,944
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,360$32,904
Total Invoice$40,752$30,601
Adjustments for Features0-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,752$30,564

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,170$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in103.0 in
Length210.2 in169.5 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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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