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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: $32,656

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,403

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $28,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $27,312
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 385 385 439
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Universal garage door opener     85
Roof rack     250
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Remote start 326 326 329
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,737
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Universal garage door opener     55
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 5,430 3,980 2,966
Options (change) 4,615 3,383 2,396
Destination 735 735 695
Total Price $34,535 $35,830 $32,656
Total Invoice $32,140 $33,479 $30,403

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/40-17
Total Price$34,535$35,830$32,656
Adjustments for Features-955-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,580$34,625$32,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$32,140$33,479$30,403
Adjustments for Features-889-1,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,251$32,353$30,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,102$0

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

Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,725$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-889-1,1260

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

Model Year20072010
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.3,076 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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height 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 / Outback Sport WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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