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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: $34,440

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,807

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWRXWRX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,708 $38,587
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Navigation Package     2,100  
Universal garage door opener     111 111
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 52 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Navigation Package     1,863  
Universal garage door opener     72 72
Options (change) 4,410 2,610 2,525 425
Options (change) 3,749 2,219 2,138 275
Destination 785 785 860 860
Total Price $34,440 $35,790 $34,980 $42,180
Total Invoice $31,807 $33,182 $32,706 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year2008200820182018
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, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$34,440$35,790$34,980$42,180
Adjustments for Features0-500-870-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,440$35,290$34,110$40,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$6,125
Total Invoice$31,807$33,182$32,706$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-464-813-1,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,807$32,718$31,893$37,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$5,997

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2008200820182018
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$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
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$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,315$5,685$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$870$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-813-1,832

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
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.3,277 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%

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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