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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: $32,014

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,754

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelCrosstrekExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,840 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 599    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445    
Rear bumper protector 113    
All-weather floor mats 81 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 201 115 115
Universal garage door opener 120    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Class II trailer hitch 449    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059    
Rear bumper protector 73    
All-weather floor mats 52 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 130 97 97
Universal garage door opener 78    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 4,804 4,910 2,815
Options (change) 3,999 4,174 2,393
Destination 915 785 785
Total Price $32,014 $34,940 $35,995
Total Invoice $29,754 $32,232 $33,356

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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: $7,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,916
Model Year201820082008
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)432, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,014$34,940$35,995
Adjustments for Features-4,7750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,239$34,940$35,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$29,754$32,232$33,356
Adjustments for Features-4,4380-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,316$32,232$33,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,800$4,025$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4380-232

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested182545%
Total Not Requested227555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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