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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: $38,405

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,605

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $36,090 $31,010
Base Invoice $33,675 $28,752
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455 385
Convenience Package   995
Navigation system   2,505
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,525
Adrenaline Package   1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
All-weather floor mats 52 66
Remote start 341 327
Convenience Package   846
Navigation system   2,129
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,298
Adrenaline Package   1,816
Options (change) 1,400 10,640
Options (change) 1,015 9,397
Destination 915 815
Total Price $38,405 $42,465
Total Invoice $35,605 $38,964

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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: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,348
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,405$42,465
Adjustments for Features-6,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,945$42,465
Total Invoice$35,605$38,964
Adjustments for Features-5,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,616$38,964

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$12,150$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9890

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested75097%

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