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

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $9,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,179

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,095 $22,595 $29,095
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,982 $21,423 $27,405
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995     1,000
Luxury Package 1,290        
Audiophile Package 510        
Remote start 385 385 400 400 400
Cargo cover 90 90      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Navigation Package     1,000 1,000  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Rear bumper protector     71 71 71
Roof rack     249   229
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696     888
Luxury Package 1,097        
Audiophile Package 433        
Remote start 326 326 300 300 300
Cargo cover 77 77      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Navigation Package     888 888  
Sunroof     888 888  
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Rear bumper protector     46 46 46
Roof rack     162   149
Options (change) 4,945 3,145 2,970 2,721 1,950
Options (change) 4,202 2,672 2,447 2,285 1,546
Destination 785 785 750 750 750
Total Price $34,975 $36,325 $25,815 $26,066 $31,795
Total Invoice $32,260 $33,635 $24,179 $24,458 $29,701

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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: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,789
Model Year20082008201220122012
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)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$34,975$36,325$25,815$26,066$31,795
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,655-825-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$34,670$24,990$25,216$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$226$6,805
Total Invoice$32,260$33,635$24,179$24,458$29,701
Adjustments for Features-1,065-1,532-773-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,195$32,103$23,406$23,660$29,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$908$0$254$6,295

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082008201220122012
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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   
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$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
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$5,125$5,625$4,795$4,820$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$1,655$825$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,065-1,532-773-7980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082012
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

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 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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