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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: $35,011

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,683

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $29,995
Base Invoice $38,862 $28,232
Navigation system 795  
Cargo tray 115 71
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation Package   2,500
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Bodyside moldings   230
Cargo net   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Navigation system 694  
Cargo tray 99 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation Package   2,218
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Bodyside moldings   149
Cargo net   36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Options (change) 2,505 4,221
Options (change) 2,185 3,656
Destination 895 795
Total Price $45,075 $35,011
Total Invoice $41,942 $32,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,300
Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$45,075$35,011
Adjustments for Features-3,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,895$35,011
Total Invoice$41,942$32,683
Adjustments for Features-2,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,983$32,683

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
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
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,530$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,433 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

8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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