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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: $31,511

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium   
Difference: $15,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,448

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium   
Difference: $14,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSportWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,100 $27,995
Base Invoice $40,191 $26,389
Cargo cover 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 69
Cargo tray 100 75
Navigation system 795 2,000
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bodyside moldings   198
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Cargo net   37
Roof rack   250
Cargo cover 114  
Rear bumper protector 66 45
Cargo tray 87 46
Navigation system 694 1,845
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Bodyside moldings   129
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Cargo net   24
Roof rack   150
Options (change) 2,835 2,821
Options (change) 2,475 2,364
Destination 895 695
Total Price $46,830 $31,511
Total Invoice $43,561 $29,448

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,871
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSportWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-17
Total Price$46,830$31,511
Adjustments for Features-7,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,045$31,511
Total Invoice$43,561$29,448
Adjustments for Features-7,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,319$29,448

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

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSportWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
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 
Surround sound$250 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,455$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2420

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,175 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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