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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,328

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $17,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,362

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $16,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXV Crosstrek
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $24,795
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $23,455
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 95
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 200
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   2,965    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       195
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,795
Bodyside moldings       262
Cargo net       52
Universal garage door opener       84
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 61
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 130
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Package 401A   2,817    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       126
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,482
Bodyside moldings       170
Cargo net       33
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 3,740 6,055 345 3,683
Options (change) 3,556 5,754 328 3,057
Destination 945 945 945 850
Total Price $46,360 $52,355 $54,525 $29,328
Total Invoice $44,301 $50,014 $52,112 $27,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,172
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXV Crosstrek
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$46,360$52,355$54,525$29,328
Adjustments for Features-6,035-8,525-11,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$43,830$42,750$29,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$2,425$0
Total Invoice$44,301$50,014$52,112$27,362
Adjustments for Features-5,767-8,144-11,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,534$41,870$40,858$27,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,336$2,324$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXV Crosstrek
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,945$14,435$17,685$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,035$8,525$11,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,767-8,144-11,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerXV Crosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in175.2 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested211595%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested270083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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