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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: $36,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,436

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX STIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $33,010 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,800 2,505 1,995
BBS Package 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Roof rack 250    
Remote start 432 385 385
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system 1,670 2,129 1,696
BBS Package 1,857    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Roof rack 150    
Remote start 324 327 327
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Convenience Package   846  
Options (change) 5,212 3,885 2,380
Options (change) 4,521 3,302 2,023
Destination 645 815 815
Total Price $40,852 $36,315 $38,745
Total Invoice $38,176 $33,436 $35,739

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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: $4,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,933
Model Year200820092009
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, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,852$36,315$38,745
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,852$36,105$36,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$38,176$33,436$35,739
Adjustments for Features0-193-1,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,176$33,243$33,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688

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

Model Year200820092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,170$5,380$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-193-1,808

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

Model Year20082009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested102577%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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