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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: $29,117

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $9,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,177

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $25,195
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $23,824
Package 202A 3,075    
Blind spot warning system 495 495  
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
Roof rack crossbars 120 120 200
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100
Bodyside moldings     265
Cargo net     59
Universal garage door opener     110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     232
Package 202A 2,614    
Blind spot warning system 421 421  
Navigation system 676 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 52
Roof rack crossbars 106 106 130
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864
Bodyside moldings     172
Cargo net     38
Universal garage door opener     72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150
Options (change) 6,290 3,215 3,047
Options (change) 5,352 2,738 2,478
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $38,635 $41,575 $29,117
Total Invoice $35,656 $38,515 $27,177

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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: $8,198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,261
Model Year201120112017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$38,635$41,575$29,117
Adjustments for Features-1,320-2,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$38,690$29,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$35,656$38,515$27,177
Adjustments for Features-1,218-2,6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,438$35,842$27,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,404$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201120112017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
PIN Code Access  $10
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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$40
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,780$8,345$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$2,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,218-2,6730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in175.2 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 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 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested130040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested185099%
Total Not Requested101%

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