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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: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,402

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,065 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,804 $31,569
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 395 445
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,525  
Adrenaline Package 3,330  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 46
Remote start 327 333
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,298  
Adrenaline Package 2,831  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 8,485 1,350
Options (change) 7,437 983
Destination 815 850
Total Price $42,365 $35,995
Total Invoice $39,056 $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: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,245
Model Year20102016
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)190, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,365$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,365$34,280
Total Invoice$39,056$33,402
Adjustments for Features0-1,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,056$31,811

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$7,030$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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 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 2.0XT Touring

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

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