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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: $35,439

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,008

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,232 $43,883 $51,512
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200    
Navigation Package 2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Bodyside moldings 230    
Remote start 469    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
Navigation Package 2,218    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Bodyside moldings 149    
Remote start 351    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 4,649 1,695 0
Options (change) 3,981 1,610 0
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $35,439 $48,640 $54,935
Total Invoice $33,008 $46,488 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,640
Model Year201520182018
ModelWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,439$48,640$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,110-11,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,439$42,530$43,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$33,008$46,488$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-11,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,008$40,648$41,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520182018
ModelWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,075$12,185$17,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,110$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,840-11,302

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelWRXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length180.9 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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