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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: $34,980

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWRXWRX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,708 $38,587
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81 81
Sunroof 850 850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Navigation Package     2,100  
Universal garage door opener     111 111
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 52 52
Sunroof 723 723    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Navigation Package     1,863  
Universal garage door opener     72 72
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 2,525 425
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 2,138 275
Destination 815 815 860 860
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $34,980 $42,180
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $32,706 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year2009200920182018
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$36,855$39,285$34,980$42,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-605-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$37,535$34,375$40,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$6,125
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$32,706$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-566-1,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,896$34,586$32,140$38,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$6,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2009200920182018
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
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
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$5,055$6,805$5,660$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$605$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-566-1,582

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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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