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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,369

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $5,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,422

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $4,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,495
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,022
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Cargo cover 80 80  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 179
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Limited Package     2,500
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     300
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 111
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Limited Package     2,294
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     195
Options (change) 3,040 1,340 3,249
Options (change) 2,585 1,140 2,775
Destination 645 645 625
Total Price $33,885 $34,500 $28,369
Total Invoice $30,748 $31,363 $26,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,688
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,885$34,500$28,369
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,080$32,695$28,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$30,748$31,363$26,422
Adjustments for Features-1,638-1,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,110$29,722$26,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$612$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,600$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,638-1,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in99.4 in
Length193.4 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62536%
Total Not Requested110064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202599%
Total Not Requested251%

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