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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,560

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,867

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $9,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $22,695 $23,195 $29,495
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $21,537 $21,978 $27,774
Navigation system 2,505 1,995     1,100
Convenience Package 995        
Remote start 385 385 400 400 400
Sunroof 850 850 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Navigation Package     1,100 1,100  
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Rear bumper protector     71 71 71
Roof rack     249   229
Navigation system 2,129 1,696     976
Convenience Package 846        
Remote start 327 327 300 300 300
Sunroof 723 723 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Navigation Package     976 976  
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Rear bumper protector     46 46 46
Roof rack     162   149
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 3,070 2,821 2,050
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 2,535 2,373 1,634
Destination 815 815 795 795 795
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $26,560 $26,811 $32,340
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $24,867 $25,146 $30,203

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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: $10,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,062
Model Year20092009201420142014
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$37,165$39,595$26,560$26,811$32,340
Adjustments for Features-1,295-3,045-1,025-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$36,550$25,535$25,761$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$226$6,805
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$24,867$25,146$30,203
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,804-960-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,969$33,658$23,907$24,161$30,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$254$6,296

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092009201420142014
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 
911 assist$25$25   
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$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75
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    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50 
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
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   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
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$5,215$6,965$4,945$4,970$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$3,045$1,025$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,190-2,804-960-9850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092014
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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 information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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
App support0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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