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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: $32,295

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,286

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelWRXWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 480 480 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 312 312 4,638 3,193
Destination 820 820 645 645
Total Price $32,295 $41,295 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $30,286 $38,882 $32,801 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,538
Model Year2017201720062006
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, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,295$41,295$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features-25-2,48500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$38,810$36,300$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$0$615
Total Invoice$30,286$38,882$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features-23-2,34000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,263$36,542$32,801$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,279$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720062006
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  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
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 spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,900$7,360$4,875$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$2,485$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-2,34000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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