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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: $28,688

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,863

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,732 $28,456
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 200 200
Cargo cover 90 90    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210 210
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100  
Rear bumper protector     105 105
Universal garage door opener     128 128
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 130 130
Cargo cover 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     136 136
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864  
Rear bumper protector     68 68
Universal garage door opener     83 83
Options (change) 4,560 2,760 2,743 643
Options (change) 3,876 2,346 2,281 417
Destination 785 785 850 850
Total Price $34,590 $35,940 $28,688 $31,488
Total Invoice $31,934 $33,309 $26,863 $29,723

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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: $6,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,792
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,590$35,940$28,688$31,488
Adjustments for Features0-500-770-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$35,440$27,918$30,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$2,775
Total Invoice$31,934$33,309$26,863$29,723
Adjustments for Features0-463-721-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,934$32,846$26,142$28,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$2,831

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,100$5,370$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$770$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-721-750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in175.2 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 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 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested28515%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

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

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