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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,410

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,179

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium   
Difference: $11,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,095
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,046
Cargo cover 135 135  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Bodyside moldings     230
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
Cargo net     40
Cargo cover 115 115  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Bodyside moldings     149
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
Cargo net     26
Options (change) 2,135 2,135 520
Options (change) 1,935 1,935 338
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $35,055 $40,815 $22,410
Total Invoice $32,787 $38,028 $21,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,082
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$35,055$40,815$22,410
Adjustments for Features-3,770-7,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,285$32,830$22,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$32,787$38,028$21,179
Adjustments for Features-3,526-7,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,261$30,588$21,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimXLTLimited2.0i Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$6,830$11,045$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$7,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,526-7,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerImpreza
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.1 in
Length197.1 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.2,911 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
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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