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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: $28,845

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100      
Bodyside moldings 262 262    
Roof rack crossbars 200 200 60 60
Universal garage door opener 128 128    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Cargo cover     80 80
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864      
Bodyside moldings 170 170    
Roof rack crossbars 130 130 51 51
Universal garage door opener 83 83    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Cargo cover     68 68
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,900 800 5,595 3,895
Options (change) 2,383 519 4,757 3,312
Destination 850 850 645 645
Total Price $28,845 $31,645 $36,440 $37,055
Total Invoice $26,965 $29,825 $32,920 $33,535

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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: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,329
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,845$31,645$36,440$37,055
Adjustments for Features-1,470-1,64500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$30,000$36,440$37,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0$615
Total Invoice$26,965$29,825$32,920$33,535
Adjustments for Features-1,374-1,55000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,591$28,275$32,920$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,684$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,695$5,870$4,225$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$1,645$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,374-1,55000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelCrosstrekExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length175.2 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height63.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested36019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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