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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: $30,631

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $15,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,457

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $15,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $24,695
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $23,387
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 81
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.       3,845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Rear bumper protector       102
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       232
Door sill trim plates       161
Universal garage door opener       120
Bodyside moldings       290
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 52
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.       3,414
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Rear bumper protector       66
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       150
Door sill trim plates       104
Universal garage door opener       78
Bodyside moldings       188
Options (change) 3,240 5,820 250 5,076
Options (change) 3,078 5,529 238 4,210
Destination 995 995 995 860
Total Price $46,325 $52,765 $55,185 $30,631
Total Invoice $44,269 $50,407 $52,745 $28,457

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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: $12,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,305
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$46,325$52,765$55,185$30,631
Adjustments for Features-3,670-6,660-9,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,655$46,105$46,050$30,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$3,395$0
Total Invoice$44,269$50,407$52,745$28,457
Adjustments for Features-3,507-6,362-8,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,762$44,045$44,014$28,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,283$3,252$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,920$12,910$15,385$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$6,660$9,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,507-6,362-8,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20182018
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested162594%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested172547%
Total Not Requested191553%

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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Total Requested335077%
Total Not Requested100023%

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