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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: $37,808

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,149

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWRX
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $31,595
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $29,708
Package 401A 3,875    
Wheels, dark finish 595    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 81
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,200
Navigation Package with Eyesight     3,300
Bodyside moldings     267
Universal garage door opener     111
Door sill trim plates     161
Package 401A 3,681    
Wheels, dark finish 565    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 52
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,101
Navigation Package with Eyesight     2,928
Bodyside moldings     173
Universal garage door opener     72
Door sill trim plates     104
Options (change) 6,285 120 5,353
Options (change) 5,970 114 4,581
Destination 995 995 860
Total Price $53,230 $55,055 $37,808
Total Invoice $50,848 $52,621 $35,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,760
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWRX
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$53,230$55,055$37,808
Adjustments for Features-6,640-9,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,590$45,940$37,808
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$0
Total Invoice$50,848$52,621$35,149
Adjustments for Features-6,343-8,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,505$43,909$35,149
Cost Above Minimum$596$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerWRX
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0 $0
Total Value of Features$14,300$16,775$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,640$9,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,343-8,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in180.9 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested199055%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested100027%

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