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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: $35,148

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,629

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $32,995 $27,490
Base Invoice $30,836 $25,606
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 436 385
4.6L V8   1,310
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
AWD   2,520
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
All-weather floor mats 46 47
Remote start 328 326
4.6L V8   1,192
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
AWD   2,294
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 1,328 11,445
Options (change) 968 10,143
Destination 825 785
Total Price $35,148 $39,720
Total Invoice $32,629 $36,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,655
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,148$39,720
Adjustments for Features-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,263$39,720
Total Invoice$32,629$36,534
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,879$36,534

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$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 
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$7,660$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.5 in
Length180.9 in210.2 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height66.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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