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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: $28,466

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $9,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,482

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $8,875

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Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXLTLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,495
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $23,022
Package 205A 2,800    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Roof rack crossbars 120 120 179
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Limited Package     2,500
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     42
Class II trailer hitch     300
Package 205A 2,380    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 33
Roof rack crossbars 106 106 111
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Limited Package     2,294
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     27
Class II trailer hitch     195
Options (change) 5,295 2,495 3,346
Options (change) 4,505 2,125 2,835
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $38,215 $41,175 $28,466
Total Invoice $35,357 $38,218 $26,482

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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: $4,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,230
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXLTLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$38,215$41,175$28,466
Adjustments for Features-5,020-6,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$34,840$28,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$35,357$38,218$26,482
Adjustments for Features-4,645-5,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,712$32,338$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$0

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

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXLTLimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,080$10,395$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$6,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,645-5,8800

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

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in99.4 in
Length197.1 in175.4 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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