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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,611

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $13,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,683

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $13,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $29,295 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,804 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165        
Navigation Package 1,100          
Sunroof 1,000          
Bodyside moldings 230 230        
Rear bumper protector 71 71 75 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 200 200 140 140 140 140
Remote start 400 400        
Universal garage door opener 85 85        
Cargo net 40 40        
Technology Feature Bundle     1,095      
Package 202A     3,880      
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover     130 130 130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107        
Navigation Package 978          
Sunroof 888          
Bodyside moldings 149 149        
Rear bumper protector 46 46 71 71 71 71
Roof rack crossbars 130 130 133 133 133 133
Remote start 300 300        
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Cargo net 26 26        
Technology Feature Bundle     1,040      
Package 202A     3,686      
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515 1,515  
Cargo cover     124 124 124 124
Options (change) 3,291 1,191 6,915 1,940 1,940 345
Options (change) 2,680 814 6,569 1,843 1,843 328
Destination 825 825 945 945 945 945
Total Price $28,611 $31,311 $41,635 $44,560 $48,240 $54,525
Total Invoice $26,683 $29,443 $39,769 $42,588 $46,103 $52,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,998
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,611$31,311$41,635$44,560$48,240$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,280-6,385-7,585-13,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,611$31,011$37,355$38,175$40,655$41,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$820$3,300$3,870
Total Invoice$26,683$29,443$39,769$42,588$46,103$52,112
Adjustments for Features0-282-4,088-6,102-7,249-12,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,683$29,161$35,681$36,486$38,854$39,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,478$0$805$3,173$3,720

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700
FWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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$0    
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40    
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$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$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$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$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat  $100$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,025$10,005$12,110$13,310$19,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,280$6,385$7,585$13,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-4,088-6,102-7,249-12,711

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
ModelXV CrosstrekExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length175.2 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height63.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,099 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
22.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested177553%

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