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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: $29,117

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $9,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,177

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,195 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,824 $30,027 $35,268
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Bodyside moldings 265    
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 200 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232    
Universal garage door opener 110    
Cargo net 59    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Blind spot warning system   595 595
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Bodyside moldings 172    
All-weather floor mats 52 64 64
Roof rack crossbars 130 106 106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Cargo net 38    
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Blind spot warning system   506 506
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,047 6,115 3,315
Options (change) 2,478 5,203 2,823
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $29,117 $39,035 $41,995
Total Invoice $27,177 $36,055 $38,916

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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: $8,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,451
Model Year201720122012
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,117$39,035$41,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,117$37,490$38,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$27,177$36,055$38,916
Adjustments for Features0-1,427-2,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,177$34,628$36,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,406

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720122012
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
PIN Code Access$10  
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,435$6,980$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,427-2,882

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelCrosstrekExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length175.2 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height63.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
22.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested185099%
Total Not Requested101%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172557%
Total Not Requested130043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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