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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: $28,665

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,758

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,840 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Class II trailer hitch 599    
Bodyside moldings 290    
Roof rack crossbars 201 60 60
Universal garage door opener 120    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Cargo cover   80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Class II trailer hitch 449    
Bodyside moldings 188    
Roof rack crossbars 130 51 51
Universal garage door opener 78    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Cargo cover   68 68
Options (change) 1,455 2,750 1,050
Options (change) 1,003 2,338 893
Destination 915 645 645
Total Price $28,665 $33,595 $34,210
Total Invoice $26,758 $30,501 $31,116

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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: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,963
Model Year201820062006
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,665$33,595$34,210
Adjustments for Features-3,45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$33,595$34,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$26,758$30,501$31,116
Adjustments for Features-3,22000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,538$30,501$31,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
PIN Code Access$10  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,975$3,525$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,22000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelCrosstrekExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in113.7 in
Length175.8 in193.4 in
Width71.0 in73.7 in
Height63.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
20.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft383.7 ft3

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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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