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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: $28,424

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $1,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,455

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $1,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $24,495
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $23,022
Convenience Group 250      
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
All-weather floor mats   55 55 55
Roof rack crossbars   115 115 179
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Limited Package       2,500
Universal garage door opener       87
Class II trailer hitch       300
Convenience Group 213      
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
All-weather floor mats   47 47 33
Roof rack crossbars   97 97 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Limited Package       2,294
Universal garage door opener       56
Class II trailer hitch       195
Options (change) 2,395 820 820 3,304
Options (change) 2,037 697 697 2,808
Destination 785 785 785 625
Total Price $29,675 $30,850 $34,000 $28,424
Total Invoice $27,593 $28,755 $31,660 $26,455

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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: $321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,675$30,850$34,000$28,424
Adjustments for Features-930-1,055-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$29,795$31,220$28,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$2,475$0
Total Invoice$27,593$28,755$31,660$26,455
Adjustments for Features-865-983-2,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,728$27,772$29,071$26,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,044$2,343$0

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

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,775$6,500$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,055$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-865-983-2,5890

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

Model Year20082006
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 XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested95043%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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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