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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: $32,537

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $14,653

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $13,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
TrimLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $26,295
Base Invoice $35,528 $24,840
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Rear bumper protector 85 113
Roof rack crossbars 135 201
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.   3,445
Class II trailer hitch   599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   161
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo net   72
Bodyside moldings   290
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 52
Rear bumper protector 74 73
Roof rack crossbars 118 130
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.   3,059
Class II trailer hitch   449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   104
Universal garage door opener   78
Cargo net   46
Bodyside moldings   188
Options (change) 8,195 5,327
Options (change) 7,151 4,337
Destination 895 915
Total Price $47,190 $32,537
Total Invoice $43,574 $30,092

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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: $11,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,546
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
TrimLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$47,190$32,537
Adjustments for Features-3,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,010$32,537
Total Invoice$43,574$30,092
Adjustments for Features-2,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,638$30,092

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
TrimLimited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,855$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,114 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 Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272553%
Total Not Requested240047%
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 Limited

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%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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