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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,465

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $11,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $11,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $26,295
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $24,840
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395      
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295      
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 201
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 81
Package 401A     3,875    
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.         3,445
Class II trailer hitch         599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245
Door sill trim plates         161
Universal garage door opener         120
Rear bumper protector         113
Bodyside moldings         290
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375      
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230      
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 130
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 52
Package 401A     3,681    
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.         3,059
Class II trailer hitch         449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158
Door sill trim plates         104
Universal garage door opener         78
Rear bumper protector         73
Bodyside moldings         188
Options (change) 8,810 3,775 5,960 390 5,255
Options (change) 8,369 3,586 5,662 371 4,291
Destination 995 995 995 995 915
Total Price $43,825 $46,860 $52,905 $55,325 $32,465
Total Invoice $41,853 $44,777 $50,540 $52,878 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,919
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$43,825$46,860$52,905$55,325$32,465
Adjustments for Features-930-3,295-5,935-8,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,895$43,565$46,970$46,915$32,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$4,075$4,020$0
Total Invoice$41,853$44,777$50,540$52,878$30,046
Adjustments for Features-888-3,149-5,670-8,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,965$41,628$44,870$44,840$30,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$663$3,905$3,875$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCrosstrek
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$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$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,105$10,470$13,110$15,585$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$3,295$5,935$8,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-888-3,149-5,670-8,0380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.9 in
Length198.3 in175.8 in
Width78.9 in71.0 in
Height70.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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