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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: $29,673

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,070

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $27,395
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $26,019
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195      
Bright-finished fuel door 115 115   101
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       207
Universal garage door opener       75
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
SYNC 336      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166      
Bright-finished fuel door 99 99   65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       134
Universal garage door opener       49
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,008
Options (change) 3,605 1,425 1,310 1,483
Options (change) 3,145 1,291 1,192 1,256
Destination 815 815 815 795
Total Price $32,890 $33,855 $37,675 $29,673
Total Invoice $30,418 $31,425 $34,908 $28,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,890$33,855$37,675$29,673
Adjustments for Features-340-315-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$33,540$34,185$29,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$1,635$0
Total Invoice$30,418$31,425$34,908$28,070
Adjustments for Features-314-292-3,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,104$31,133$31,674$28,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,029$1,570$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,815$7,990$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$315$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-314-292-3,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20092016
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 XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

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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