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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: $31,182

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelForesterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $27,795 $33,065
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Fog lights 382  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,525
Adrenaline Package   3,330
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Fog lights 286  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
All-weather floor mats 52 66
Remote start 341 327
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,298
Adrenaline Package   2,831
Options (change) 2,337 8,485
Options (change) 1,753 7,437
Destination 1,050 815
Total Price $31,182 $42,365

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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: $9,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,004
Model Year20212010
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)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,182$42,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,182$41,010

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20212010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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$6,875$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,249

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20212010
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested117576%

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