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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: $31,885

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,780

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX
TrimSportPlatinumWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $29,295
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $27,589
Cargo cover 130 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 71
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
Navigation system     1,000
Bodyside moldings     230
Universal garage door opener     85
Cargo net     40
Roof rack     229
Cargo cover 124 124  
Rear bumper protector 71 71 46
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
Navigation system     888
Bodyside moldings     149
Universal garage door opener     56
Cargo net     26
Roof rack     149
Options (change) 1,940 345 1,820
Options (change) 1,843 328 1,421
Destination 945 945 770
Total Price $48,240 $54,525 $31,885
Total Invoice $46,103 $52,112 $29,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,841
Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX
TrimSportPlatinumWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$48,240$54,525$31,885
Adjustments for Features-8,875-14,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,365$39,935$31,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$46,103$52,112$29,780
Adjustments for Features-8,482-13,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,621$38,168$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerImpreza / WRX
TrimSportPlatinumWRX Limited
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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver 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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,770$19,485$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,875$14,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,482-13,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.1 in
Length198.3 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height70.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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