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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: $21,319

Subaru Impreza 2.0i   
Difference: $11,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,124

Subaru Impreza 2.0i   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,795 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $17,938 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165      
Bodyside moldings 230      
Universal garage door opener 85      
CVT 1,000      
Roof rack 249      
Convenience Group   350    
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60 60
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225 2,225
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107      
Bodyside moldings 149      
Universal garage door opener 56      
CVT 917      
Roof rack 162      
Convenience Group   298    
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51 51
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980 1,980
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Options (change) 1,729 4,395 6,095 4,395
Options (change) 1,391 3,873 5,318 3,873
Destination 795 645 645 645
Total Price $21,319 $33,265 $36,940 $37,555
Total Invoice $20,124 $30,279 $33,481 $34,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,740
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$21,319$33,265$36,940$37,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-4,430-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,319$31,710$32,510$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$1,415
Total Invoice$20,124$30,279$33,481$34,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-4,015-4,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,124$28,864$29,466$30,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$602$1,210

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,220$5,775$8,650$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$4,430$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,415-4,015-4,022

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelImprezaExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in113.7 in
Length173.8 in193.4 in
Width68.5 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
22.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested160093%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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