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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: $30,784

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $16,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,555

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $16,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $24,695
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $23,387
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 102
Cargo tray 100 100 81
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     232
Door sill trim plates     161
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo net     72
Bodyside moldings     290
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Rear bumper protector 71 71 66
Cargo tray 95 95 52
All-weather floor mats 71 71 52
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,414
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     150
Door sill trim plates     104
Universal garage door opener     78
Cargo net     46
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 5,125 380 5,229
Options (change) 4,870 361 4,308
Destination 945 945 860
Total Price $47,370 $54,295 $30,784
Total Invoice $45,257 $51,893 $28,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,279
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$47,370$54,295$30,784
Adjustments for Features-4,630-8,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,740$45,425$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$45,257$51,893$28,555
Adjustments for Features-4,423-8,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,834$43,415$28,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,581$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimLimitedPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,980$15,220$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$8,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,423-8,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerImpreza
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in70.0 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,986 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested7575%
Total Not Requested2525%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested335077%
Total Not Requested100023%

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