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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer 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
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,840 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245        
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445        
Class II trailer hitch 599        
Bodyside moldings 290        
Rear bumper protector 113        
All-weather floor mats 81 120 120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 201 140 140 140 140
Door sill trim plates 161        
Universal garage door opener 120        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Package 202A   4,100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295    
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Package 401A       3,875  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158        
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059        
Class II trailer hitch 449        
Bodyside moldings 188        
Rear bumper protector 73        
All-weather floor mats 52 114 114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars 130 133 133 133 133
Door sill trim plates 104        
Universal garage door opener 78        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Package 202A   3,895      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230    
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Package 401A       3,681  
Options (change) 5,255 8,810 3,775 5,960 390
Options (change) 4,291 8,369 3,586 5,662 371
Destination 915 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,465 $43,825 $46,860 $52,905 $55,325
Total Invoice $30,046 $41,853 $44,777 $50,540 $52,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,919
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,465$43,825$46,860$52,905$55,325
Adjustments for Features0-930-3,295-5,935-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,465$42,895$43,565$46,970$46,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$4,075$4,020
Total Invoice$30,046$41,853$44,777$50,540$52,878
Adjustments for Features0-888-3,149-5,670-8,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,046$40,965$41,628$44,870$44,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$663$3,905$3,875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
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$7,175$8,105$10,470$13,110$15,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930$3,295$5,935$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-3,149-5,670-8,038

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in112.6 in
Length175.8 in198.3 in
Width71.0 in78.9 in
Height63.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Sunroof900Yes
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
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
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%
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%

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
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested199055%

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