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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,319

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $10,121

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,670

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $22,695 $23,195 $29,495
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,537 $21,978 $27,774
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Cargo cover 80 80      
Sunroof 850 850 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995     1,100
Roof rack crossbars 60 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Navigation Package     1,100 1,100  
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Bodyside moldings     230 230 230
Roof rack     249   229
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Cargo cover 68 68      
Sunroof 723 723 888 888  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696     976
Roof rack crossbars 51 51      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Navigation Package     976 976  
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Bodyside moldings     149 149 149
Roof rack     162   149
Options (change) 5,595 3,895 2,829 2,580 1,809
Options (change) 4,757 3,312 2,338 2,176 1,437
Destination 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $36,440 $37,055 $26,319 $26,570 $32,099
Total Invoice $32,920 $33,535 $24,670 $24,949 $30,006

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,802
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$36,440$37,055$26,319$26,570$32,099
Adjustments for Features-530-530-1,100-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$36,525$25,219$25,445$32,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$226$6,880
Total Invoice$32,920$33,535$24,670$24,949$30,006
Adjustments for Features-479-480-1,031-1,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,441$33,055$23,639$23,893$30,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0$254$6,367

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Roof rack$300$300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$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$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,725$5,295$5,320$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$530$1,100$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-479-480-1,031-1,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.1 in
Length193.4 in173.8 in
Width73.7 in68.5 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 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 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.7 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 wheel125Yes
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

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 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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