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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: $40,965

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI   
Difference: $9,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSTWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $34,995
Cargo cover 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Navigation system   1,800
BBS Package   2,000
Bodyside moldings   198
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Roof rack   250
Cargo cover 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Navigation system   1,670
BBS Package   1,857
Bodyside moldings   129
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Roof rack   150
Options (change) 270 5,325
Options (change) 257 4,595
Destination 1,245 645
Total Price $50,515 $40,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,983
Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSTWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V6305hp H4
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/40-18
Total Price$50,515$40,965
Adjustments for Features-7,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,600$40,965

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

Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSTWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,485$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2350

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

Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in103.1 in
Length198.8 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,701 lb.3,395 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.2 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.9 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.8 ft344.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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