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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: $9,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,177

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $25,195
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $23,824
Blind spot warning system 595 595  
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
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
Blind spot warning system 506 506  
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
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) 6,115 3,315 3,047
Options (change) 5,203 2,823 2,478
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $39,035 $41,995 $29,117
Total Invoice $36,055 $38,916 $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: $8,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,451
Model Year201220122017
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$39,035$41,995$29,117
Adjustments for Features-1,545-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,490$38,885$29,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$36,055$38,916$27,177
Adjustments for Features-1,427-2,8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,628$36,034$27,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201220122017
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
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 
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$6,980$8,545$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,427-2,8820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,558 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172557%
Total Not Requested130043%

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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