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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: $26,634

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $11,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,876

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $10,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $22,495 $22,995
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $21,352 $21,792
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 205A 2,800      
Cargo cover 135 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120 120    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation Package     1,200 1,200
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Remote start     400 400
Cargo net     40 40
Roof rack     249  
Navigation system 676 676    
Package 205A 2,380      
Cargo cover 115 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106 106    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Navigation Package     1,066 1,066
Sunroof     888 888
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Remote start     300 300
Cargo net     26 26
Roof rack     162  
Options (change) 5,445 2,645 3,369 3,120
Options (change) 4,633 2,253 2,754 2,592
Destination 825 825 770 770
Total Price $38,365 $41,325 $26,634 $26,885
Total Invoice $35,485 $38,346 $24,876 $25,154

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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: $9,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,949
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6148hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,365$41,325$26,634$26,885
Adjustments for Features-1,795-3,3600-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,570$37,965$26,634$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$226
Total Invoice$35,485$38,346$24,876$25,154
Adjustments for Features-1,660-3,1180-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,825$35,228$24,876$25,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,403$0$255

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,420$5,060$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$3,360$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,660-3,1180-23

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.1 in
Length197.1 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 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 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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