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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: $34,294

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,944

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerWRXWRX
TrimLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,232 $36,355
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation Package   2,500 1,500
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Cargo net   55 55
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Remote start   469  
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Navigation Package   2,218 1,331
Bodyside moldings   149 149
Cargo net   36 36
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Remote start   351  
Options (change) 2,390 3,504 2,035
Options (change) 2,032 2,917 1,679
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $40,750 $34,294 $41,325
Total Invoice $37,809 $31,944 $38,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,402
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerWRXWRX
TrimLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$40,750$34,294$41,325
Adjustments for Features-2,6550-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$34,294$39,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,556
Total Invoice$37,809$31,944$38,829
Adjustments for Features-2,4630-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,346$31,944$37,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,499

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerWRXWRX
TrimLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,830$5,175$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4630-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in180.9 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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