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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: $26,574

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport   
Difference: $17,301

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,826

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport   
Difference: $15,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaExplorer
Trim2.0i SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,595 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,431 $35,268
BSD, Moonroof, and HK Package 2,150  
Bodyside moldings 290  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 72  
Blind spot warning system   595
Cargo cover   135
AWD   2,000
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
BSD, Moonroof, and HK Package 1,909  
Bodyside moldings 188  
All-weather floor mats 52 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 46  
Blind spot warning system   506
Cargo cover   115
AWD   1,820
Navigation system   676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,119 5,195
Options (change) 2,535 4,537
Destination 860 825
Total Price $26,574 $43,875
Total Invoice $24,826 $40,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,206
Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaExplorer
Trim2.0i SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,574$43,875
Adjustments for Features0-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,574$35,670
Total Invoice$24,826$40,630
Adjustments for Features0-7,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,826$33,032

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaExplorer
Trim2.0i SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,175$12,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,598

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in197.1 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,985 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
20.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport

BSD, Moonroof, and HK Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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