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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: $35,439

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,008

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerWRX
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $29,995
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $28,232
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Navigation Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,200
Bodyside moldings     230
Universal garage door opener     85
Remote start     469
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Navigation Package     2,218
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Bodyside moldings     149
Universal garage door opener     56
Remote start     351
Options (change) 1,695 0 4,649
Options (change) 1,610 0 3,981
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $48,640 $54,935 $35,439
Total Invoice $46,488 $52,507 $33,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,640
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerWRX
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$48,640$54,935$35,439
Adjustments for Features-6,110-11,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,110$35,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$46,488$52,507$33,008
Adjustments for Features-5,840-11,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,648$41,205$33,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201820182015
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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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
Laminated front side windows  $200
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 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $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 
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  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,185$17,900$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,110$11,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,840-11,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182015
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.3,433 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
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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