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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: $39,410

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,674

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorer
TrimWRX STILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,035 $34,952
Bodyside moldings 198  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800 795
BBS Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Roof rack 250  
Roof rack crossbars   120
Cargo cover   135
Bodyside moldings 129  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,670 676
BBS Package 1,857  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Roof rack 150  
Roof rack crossbars   106
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 5,410 1,050
Options (change) 4,650 897
Destination 695 825
Total Price $41,100 $39,410
Total Invoice $38,380 $36,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,544
Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorer
TrimWRX STILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine305hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,100$39,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,100$36,360
Total Invoice$38,380$36,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,380$33,836

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

Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorer
TrimWRX STILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,120$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,838

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

Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in197.1 in
Width68.5 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft380.7 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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