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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: $28,898

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,035

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,195
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,824
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 200
Cargo cover 90 90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     232
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100
Rear bumper protector     105
Universal garage door opener     110
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 52
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 130
Cargo cover 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864
Rear bumper protector     68
Universal garage door opener     72
Options (change) 4,615 2,815 2,828
Options (change) 3,923 2,393 2,336
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $34,645 $35,995 $28,898
Total Invoice $31,981 $33,356 $27,035

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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: $6,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,666
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,645$35,995$28,898
Adjustments for Features0-500-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$35,495$28,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,981$33,356$27,035
Adjustments for Features0-463-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,981$32,893$26,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,100$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082017
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%

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