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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: $30,007

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $27,490
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All Weather Package 500  
Fog lights 382  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455 385
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Electronics Package   545
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All Weather Package 417  
Fog lights 286  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
All-weather floor mats 52 47
Remote start 341 326
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Electronics Package   463
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 2,337 8,940
Options (change) 1,753 8,014
Destination 975 785
Total Price $30,007 $37,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,608
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine182hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,007$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,007$37,140

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,600$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase105.1 in130.5 in
Length182.1 in210.2 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height67.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested37522%
Total Not Requested130078%

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