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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: $33,685

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,417

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $33,010
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Remote start 385 385 432
Satellite radio 195 195 453
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Universal garage door opener     85
BBS Package     2,000
Roof rack     250
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Remote start 326 326 324
Satellite radio 166 166 340
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,670
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Universal garage door opener     55
BBS Package     1,857
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 4,580 3,130 5,212
Options (change) 3,892 2,660 4,521
Destination 735 735 645
Total Price $33,685 $34,980 $40,852
Total Invoice $31,417 $32,756 $38,176

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,507
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,685$34,980$40,852
Adjustments for Features0-250-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$34,730$40,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,417$32,756$38,176
Adjustments for Features0-234-252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,417$32,522$37,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0

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

Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,975$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-252

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

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in173.8 in
Width73.7 in68.5 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.5 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 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.4 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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%

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 STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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