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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: $37,335

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerWRX
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $32,095
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo tray 100 81
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,300
Bodyside moldings   267
Cargo net   81
Universal garage door opener   111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Door sill trim plates   161
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo tray 87 52
All-weather floor mats 66 52
Navigation Package with Eyesight   2,928
Bodyside moldings   173
Cargo net   52
Universal garage door opener   72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Door sill trim plates   104
Options (change) 7,520 4,315
Options (change) 6,562 3,584
Destination 895 925
Total Price $46,615 $37,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,231
Model Year20152021
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$46,615$37,335
Adjustments for Features-4,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,920$37,335

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152021
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
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 
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
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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, 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
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$11,455$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152021
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,277 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested100027%

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