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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: $32,725

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,448

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,812

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Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,312
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Remote start 385 385 439
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Universal garage door opener     85
Rear bumper protector     69
Roof rack     250
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Remote start 326 326 329
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,737
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Universal garage door opener     55
Rear bumper protector     45
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 4,945 3,145 3,035
Options (change) 4,202 2,672 2,441
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $34,975 $36,325 $32,725
Total Invoice $32,260 $33,635 $30,448

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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: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $562
Model Year200820082010
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)190, 7190, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/40-17
Total Price$34,975$36,325$32,725
Adjustments for Features-1,355-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,620$34,470$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,260$33,635$30,448
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,010$31,917$30,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$0

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

Model Year200820082010
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,500$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,250-1,7180

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

Model Year20082010
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 link100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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