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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: $37,489

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,828

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $40,780
Base Invoice $28,601 $38,027
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Cargo net 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Remote start 469  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633  
Bodyside moldings 149  
Cargo net 36  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Remote start 351  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,299 6,875
Options (change) 5,432 6,000
Destination 795 895
Total Price $37,489 $48,550
Total Invoice $34,828 $44,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,282
Model Year20162013
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,489$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,489$44,430
Total Invoice$34,828$44,922
Adjustments for Features0-3,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,828$41,110

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,960$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,812

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
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 with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested131037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%

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