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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: $31,909

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,910

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelWRXWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Remote start 469   385 385
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Remote start 351   326 326
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 719 250 4,740 2,940
Options (change) 514 163 4,028 2,498
Destination 795 795 785 785
Total Price $31,909 $41,040 $34,770 $36,120
Total Invoice $29,910 $38,708 $32,086 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,539
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelWRXWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,909$41,040$34,770$36,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-690-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,909$38,555$34,080$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,646$0$850
Total Invoice$29,910$38,708$32,086$33,461
Adjustments for Features0-2,344-637-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,910$36,364$31,449$32,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,454$0$910

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelWRXWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
PIN Code Access $10  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,825$7,310$5,515$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$690$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,344-637-1,102

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length180.9 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 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
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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