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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,590

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,197

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX STIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,010 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Bodyside moldings 198    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
BBS Package 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Roof rack 250    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Bodyside moldings 129    
Navigation system 1,670 1,696 1,696
BBS Package 1,857    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Roof rack 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 4,525 4,745 3,045
Options (change) 3,986 4,034 2,589
Destination 645 645 645
Total Price $40,165 $35,590 $36,205
Total Invoice $37,641 $32,197 $32,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,144
Model Year200820062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX STIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,165$35,590$36,205
Adjustments for Features-32000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,845$35,590$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$37,641$32,197$32,812
Adjustments for Features-30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,341$32,197$32,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX STIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,045$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length173.8 in193.4 in
Width68.5 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
19.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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