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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: $35,295

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,760

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $33,095 $33,065
Base Invoice $30,927 $30,804
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 445 395
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,525
Adrenaline Package   3,330
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Remote start 333 327
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,298
Adrenaline Package   2,831
Options (change) 1,350 8,485
Options (change) 983 7,437
Destination 850 815
Total Price $35,295 $42,365
Total Invoice $32,760 $39,056

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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: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,484
Model Year20152010
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)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,295$42,365
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,015$42,365
Total Invoice$32,760$39,056
Adjustments for Features-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$39,056

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20152010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$8,535$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20152010
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

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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

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