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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,572

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,083

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,395
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,019
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     207
Universal garage door opener     75
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     134
Universal garage door opener     49
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,008
Options (change) 3,810 2,110 1,382
Options (change) 3,287 1,842 1,191
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $34,655 $35,270 $29,572
Total Invoice $31,450 $32,065 $28,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,537
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,655$35,270$29,572
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,655$34,270$29,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$31,450$32,065$28,005
Adjustments for Features-908-9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,542$31,156$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,025$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-908-9090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerBRZ
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in166.7 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in50.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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