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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,909

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,910

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerWRXWRX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,601 $37,750
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Remote start 385 385 469  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Remote start 326 326 351  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 719 250
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 514 163
Destination 785 785 795 795
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $31,909 $41,040
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $29,910 $38,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,539
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerWRXWRX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,770$36,120$31,909$41,040
Adjustments for Features-690-1,1900-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,080$34,930$31,909$38,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$6,646
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$29,910$38,708
Adjustments for Features-637-1,1020-2,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,449$32,359$29,910$36,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$6,454

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerWRXWRX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
PIN Code Access   $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,015$4,825$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$1,190$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-637-1,1020-2,344

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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