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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: $14,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $14,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $26,295
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $24,840
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 81
Rear bumper protector 75 75 113
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 201
Cargo cover 130 130  
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
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 52
Rear bumper protector 71 71 73
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 130
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
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) 4,255 465 5,327
Options (change) 4,045 442 4,337
Destination 945 945 915
Total Price $46,875 $54,645 $32,537
Total Invoice $44,790 $52,226 $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: $11,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,908
Model Year201720172018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,875$54,645$32,537
Adjustments for Features-2,920-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,955$46,335$32,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0
Total Invoice$44,790$52,226$30,092
Adjustments for Features-2,790-7,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,000$44,284$30,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201720172018
ModelExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$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
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,395$15,785$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,790-7,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.9 in
Length198.3 in175.8 in
Width78.9 in71.0 in
Height70.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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
Compass0Yes
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
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
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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