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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,665

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,758

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,295
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,840
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 201
Cargo cover 80 80  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Class II trailer hitch     599
Universal garage door opener     120
Bodyside moldings     290
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 130
Cargo cover 68 68  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Class II trailer hitch     449
Universal garage door opener     78
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 2,750 1,050 1,455
Options (change) 2,338 893 1,003
Destination 645 645 915
Total Price $33,595 $34,210 $28,665
Total Invoice $30,501 $31,116 $26,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,963
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,595$34,210$28,665
Adjustments for Features00-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,595$34,210$25,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$30,501$31,116$26,758
Adjustments for Features00-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,501$31,116$23,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
PIN Code Access  $10
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,525$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.9 in
Length193.4 in175.8 in
Width73.7 in71.0 in
Height72.8 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 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 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft355.3 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 control125No
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 Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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