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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: $32,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,072

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $28,195 $27,490
Base Invoice $26,409 $25,606
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Satellite radio 453 195
Remote start 432 385
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
AWD   2,520
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Floor mats   65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 47
Satellite radio 340 166
Remote start 324 326
Navigation system 1,650 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
AWD   2,294
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 3,628 11,445
Options (change) 2,968 10,143
Destination 695 785
Total Price $32,518 $39,720
Total Invoice $30,072 $36,534

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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: $7,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,619
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine224hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,518$39,720
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,348$39,720
Total Invoice$30,072$36,534
Adjustments for Features-1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,915$36,534

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Heated mirrors$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$6,445$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in130.5 in
Length179.5 in210.2 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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