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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: $28,844

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $9,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,322

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $9,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerBRZBRZ
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $27,695 $29,490
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $26,298 $27,968
Navigation system 795   795      
Package 202A 3,225          
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         207 207
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Navigation system 755   755      
Package 202A 3,064          
Cargo tray 95 95 95 95 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         134 134
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Options (change) 4,120 100 895 100 354 354
Options (change) 3,914 95 850 95 229 229
Destination 945 945 945 945 795 795
Total Price $38,465 $42,345 $45,340 $54,015 $28,844 $30,639
Total Invoice $36,756 $40,482 $43,338 $51,627 $27,322 $28,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,959
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerBRZBRZ
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$38,465$42,345$45,340$54,015$28,844$30,639
Adjustments for Features-5,730-8,695-9,360-16,81000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,735$33,650$35,980$37,205$28,844$30,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,245$4,470$0$1,795
Total Invoice$36,756$40,482$43,338$51,627$27,322$28,992
Adjustments for Features-5,475-8,312-8,947-16,06700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,281$32,170$34,391$35,560$27,322$28,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$889$3,110$4,279$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerBRZBRZ
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,405$11,370$12,035$19,485$2,675$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$8,695$9,360$16,810$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,475-8,312-8,947-16,06700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerBRZ
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length198.3 in166.7 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested157558%
Total Not Requested115042%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.Blue

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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