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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,726

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,554

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,616

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,095 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $27,405 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 1,000 795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Bodyside moldings 220    
Cargo net 40    
Rear bumper protector 71 75 75
Cargo tray 71 100 100
Universal garage door opener 85    
Roof rack 229    
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation system 888 755  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Bodyside moldings 143    
Cargo net 26    
Rear bumper protector 46 71 71
Cargo tray 46 95 95
Universal garage door opener 56    
Roof rack 149    
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 1,881 2,835 445
Options (change) 1,461 2,693 423
Destination 750 945 945
Total Price $31,726 $47,280 $54,360
Total Invoice $29,616 $45,181 $51,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,753
Model Year201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,726$47,280$54,360
Adjustments for Features0-8,175-14,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,726$39,105$39,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$29,616$45,181$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-7,812-13,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,616$37,369$38,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$799

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXExplorerExplorer
TrimWRX LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
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  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,895$13,070$19,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,175$14,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,812-13,787

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in198.3 in
Width68.5 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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