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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: $29,919

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,176

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $27,645
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,251
Package 205A 2,800    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Universal garage door opener     110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     244
Package 205A 2,380    
6-speed shiftable automatic     876
Universal garage door opener     72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     157
Options (change) 2,800 0 1,454
Options (change) 2,380 0 1,105
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $35,720 $38,680 $29,919
Total Invoice $33,232 $36,093 $28,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,028
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$35,720$38,680$29,919
Adjustments for Features-2,180-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$34,935$29,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$33,232$36,093$28,176
Adjustments for Features-2,028-3,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,204$32,598$28,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerBRZ
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,470$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,028-3,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerBRZ
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in166.7 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in50.6 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in29.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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