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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: $32,891

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,556

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,995 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,312 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Bodyside moldings 198    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Cargo net 37    
Remote start 439    
Roof rack 250    
Package 205A   2,800  
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,737 676 676
Bodyside moldings 129    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Cargo net 24    
Remote start 329    
Roof rack 150    
Package 205A   2,380  
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,201 5,445 2,645
Options (change) 2,549 4,633 2,253
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $32,891 $38,365 $41,325
Total Invoice $30,556 $35,485 $38,346

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year201020122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,891$38,365$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,020-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,891$35,345$36,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$30,556$35,485$38,346
Adjustments for Features0-2,793-4,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,556$32,692$34,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400

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

Model Year201020122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,110$7,130$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,793-4,254

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

Model Year20102012
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.4,558 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%

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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