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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: $29,328

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $17,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,362

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $16,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195      
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,795      
Bodyside moldings 262      
Rear bumper protector 95 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 200 140 140 140
Universal garage door opener 84      
Cargo net 52      
Adaptive cruise control   1,150 1,150  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     2,965  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 126      
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,482      
Bodyside moldings 170      
Rear bumper protector 61 71 71 71
Roof rack crossbars 130 133 133 133
Universal garage door opener 55      
Cargo net 33      
Adaptive cruise control   1,094 1,094  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     2,817  
Options (change) 3,683 3,740 6,055 345
Options (change) 3,057 3,556 5,754 328
Destination 850 945 945 945
Total Price $29,328 $46,360 $52,355 $54,525
Total Invoice $27,362 $44,301 $50,014 $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: $10,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,172
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,328$46,360$52,355$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,035-8,525-11,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,328$40,325$43,830$42,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,505$2,425
Total Invoice$27,362$44,301$50,014$52,112
Adjustments for Features0-5,767-8,144-11,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,362$38,534$41,870$40,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,336$2,324

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,910$11,945$14,435$17,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035$8,525$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,767-8,144-11,254

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
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

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested270083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested211595%

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