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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: $28,236

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $16,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $23,595
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295 1,295    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         165
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight         2,895
Bodyside moldings         230
Universal garage door opener         85
Remote start         400
Rear bumper protector         71
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         107
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight         2,571
Bodyside moldings         149
Universal garage door opener         56
Remote start         300
Rear bumper protector         46
Options (change) 8,155 3,120 3,120 130 3,846
Options (change) 7,747 2,964 2,964 124 3,229
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 795
Total Price $44,475 $49,620 $53,365 $54,105 $28,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,262
Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionA10A10T10T10CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21205/50-17
Total Price$44,475$49,620$53,365$54,105$28,236
Adjustments for Features-4,035-6,400-7,925-10,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,440$43,220$45,440$43,840$28,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$5,000$3,400$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20212021202120212016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerImpreza
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
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$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
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$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,205$12,570$14,095$16,435$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$6,400$7,925$10,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-816-543-625-2600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerImpreza
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in104.1 in
Length198.8 in173.8 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 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 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested180051%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested270083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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