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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: $33,474

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,978

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,995 $33,065
Base Invoice $28,084 $30,804
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 395
Navigation system 1,600 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,525
Adrenaline Package   3,330
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
All-weather floor mats 39 66
Remote start 324 327
Navigation system 1,335 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,298
Adrenaline Package   2,831
Options (change) 2,754 10,480
Options (change) 2,169 9,133
Destination 725 815
Total Price $33,474 $44,360
Total Invoice $30,978 $40,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,650
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$33,474$44,360
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,474$44,225
Total Invoice$30,978$40,752
Adjustments for Features0-124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,978$40,628

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112010
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 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$7,135$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112010
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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 wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

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