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Subaru BRZ vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,919

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $7,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,176

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $6,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelBRZExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,645 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,251 $30,027 $35,268
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244    
Universal garage door opener 110    
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 876    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 1,454 4,800 2,000
Options (change) 1,105 4,200 1,820
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $29,919 $37,720 $40,680
Total Invoice $28,176 $35,052 $37,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,852
Model Year201720122012
ModelBRZExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,919$37,720$40,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,919$33,390$34,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$28,176$35,052$37,913
Adjustments for Features0-4,024-5,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,176$31,028$32,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,391

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720122012
ModelBRZExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,725$8,055$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,024-5,494

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelBRZExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length166.7 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height50.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,812 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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