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Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,310

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium   
Difference: $12,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium   
Difference: $11,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i Sport PremiumXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $19,952 $30,027 $35,268
Bodyside moldings 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo cover   135 135
AWD   2,000 2,000
Bodyside moldings 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo net 26    
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 520 2,135 2,135
Options (change) 338 1,935 1,935
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $22,310 $35,055 $40,815
Total Invoice $21,085 $32,787 $38,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,176
Model Year201520122012
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i Sport PremiumXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,310$35,055$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,770-7,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,310$31,285$32,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$21,085$32,787$38,028
Adjustments for Features0-3,526-7,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$29,261$30,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,327

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520122012
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0i Sport PremiumXLTLimited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$3,060$6,830$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,526-7,440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelImprezaExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in112.6 in
Length173.8 in197.1 in
Width68.5 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
22.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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