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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: $36,289

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,728

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $7,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $30,395
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,601
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation Package with Eyesight   4,095
Remote start   469
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Universal garage door opener   85
Cargo net   55
Bodyside moldings   230
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,633
Remote start   351
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Universal garage door opener   56
Cargo net   36
Bodyside moldings   149
Options (change) 6,095 5,099
Options (change) 5,181 4,332
Destination 825 795
Total Price $44,775 $36,289
Total Invoice $41,274 $33,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,679
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$44,775$36,289
Adjustments for Features-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,580$36,289
Total Invoice$41,274$33,728
Adjustments for Features-3,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$33,728

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,680$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,558 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested212551%
Total Not Requested205049%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested131037%

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