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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,669

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $27,895 $26,175
Base Invoice $26,005 $24,706
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Convenience Package   195
Electronics Package   595
Leather upholstery   995
4.6L V8   1,295
Roof rack crossbars   60
Sunroof   850
4WD w/low range   2,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Convenience Package   166
Electronics Package   506
Leather upholstery   846
4.6L V8   1,191
Roof rack crossbars   51
Sunroof   723
4WD w/low range   2,295
Options (change) 1,278 6,485
Options (change) 1,039 5,778
Destination 625 720
Total Price $29,798 $33,380
Total Invoice $27,669 $31,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year20062007
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine230hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-18
Total Price$29,798$33,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,798$31,775
Total Invoice$27,669$31,204
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,669$29,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,745$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.4 in130.5 in
Length176.6 in210.2 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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