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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: $39,730

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,990

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimLimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $34,995
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,035
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system 795 1,800
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Bodyside moldings   198
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
BBS Package   2,000
Roof rack   250
Cargo cover 115  
Navigation system 676 1,670
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Bodyside moldings   129
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
BBS Package   1,857
Roof rack   150
Options (change) 1,050 5,410
Options (change) 897 4,650
Destination 825 695
Total Price $39,730 $41,100
Total Invoice $36,990 $38,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimLimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$39,730$41,100
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$41,100
Total Invoice$36,990$38,380
Adjustments for Features-2,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,127$38,380

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

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimLimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,195$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8630

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

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.5 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 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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