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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: $22,137

Subaru Impreza 2.0i   
Difference: $11,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,775

Subaru Impreza 2.0i   
Difference: $9,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,995 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $18,123 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Fog lights 446      
Cargo cover 181 80 80 80
Bodyside moldings 290      
Universal garage door opener 120      
CVT 1,000      
Convenience Group   350    
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225 2,225
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Fog lights 334      
Cargo cover 117 68 68 68
Bodyside moldings 188      
Universal garage door opener 78      
CVT 917      
Convenience Group   298    
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980 1,980
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Options (change) 2,282 4,415 6,115 4,415
Options (change) 1,792 3,890 5,335 3,890
Destination 860 645 645 645
Total Price $22,137 $33,285 $36,960 $37,575
Total Invoice $20,775 $30,296 $33,498 $34,113

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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: $9,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,969
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelImprezaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$22,137$33,285$36,960$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-4,580-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,137$31,580$32,380$32,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$1,415
Total Invoice$20,775$30,296$33,498$34,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-4,151-4,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,775$28,744$29,347$29,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$603$1,211

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018200620062006
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
Roof rails $250$250$250
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 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
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  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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$4,245$5,950$8,825$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$4,580$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-4,151-4,158

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelImprezaExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in193.4 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
20.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 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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