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Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,480

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,034

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,232 $40,191
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Navigation Package 2,500  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Cargo net 55  
Remote start 469  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo tray 71 100
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Navigation Package 2,218  
Bodyside moldings 149  
Cargo net 36  
Remote start 351  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo tray 46 87
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,690 2,490
Options (change) 4,007 2,173
Destination 795 895
Total Price $35,480 $46,485
Total Invoice $33,034 $43,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,266
Model Year20152015
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,480$46,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,480$43,305
Total Invoice$33,034$43,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,034$40,300

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$6,350$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,959

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelWRXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length180.9 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 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
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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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