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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: $28,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,137

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,010
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,752
Class II trailer hitch 299 299  
Satellite radio 445 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Roof rack crossbars     115
Sunroof     850
Convenience Package     995
Class II trailer hitch 195 195  
Satellite radio 334 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 66
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Roof rack crossbars     97
Sunroof     723
Convenience Package     846
Options (change) 799 982 2,035
Options (change) 562 681 1,732
Destination 645 645 815
Total Price $28,139 $29,522 $33,860
Total Invoice $26,137 $27,442 $31,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,036
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4224hp H4210hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,139$29,522$33,860
Adjustments for Features-7150-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,424$29,522$33,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0
Total Invoice$26,137$27,442$31,299
Adjustments for Features-6640-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,473$27,442$30,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,885$5,170$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,517 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

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