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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: $25,279

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium   
Difference: $10,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,551

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium   
Difference: $9,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $22,595
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $21,431
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
Roof rack crossbars 120 120 201
Cargo cover 135 135  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch     599
Bodyside moldings     290
Cargo net     72
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     161
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 52
Roof rack crossbars 106 106 130
Cargo cover 115 115  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Class II trailer hitch     449
Bodyside moldings     188
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     104
Options (change) 2,900 2,900 1,769
Options (change) 2,589 2,589 1,205
Destination 825 825 915
Total Price $35,820 $41,580 $25,279
Total Invoice $33,441 $38,682 $23,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,973
Model Year201220122018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$35,820$41,580$25,279
Adjustments for Features-3,125-7,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$34,240$25,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$33,441$38,682$23,551
Adjustments for Features-2,917-6,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,524$31,854$23,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201220122018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $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 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$7,555$11,770$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$7,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,917-6,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.9 in
Length197.1 in175.8 in
Width78.9 in71.0 in
Height70.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 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 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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