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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: $37,808

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,149

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,708 $43,883 $51,512
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200    
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233    
Bodyside moldings 267    
All-weather floor mats 81 120 120
Universal garage door opener 111    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Wheels, dark finish   595  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,101    
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151    
Bodyside moldings 173    
All-weather floor mats 52 114 114
Universal garage door opener 72    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Wheels, dark finish   565  
Options (change) 5,353 6,285 120
Options (change) 4,581 5,970 114
Destination 860 995 995
Total Price $37,808 $53,230 $55,055
Total Invoice $35,149 $50,848 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,760
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,808$53,230$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-6,640-9,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,808$46,590$45,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$35,149$50,848$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-6,343-8,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,149$44,505$43,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
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$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
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
Wide-view front camera $150$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$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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  
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
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$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$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$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 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,660$14,300$16,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,640$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,343-8,712

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,450 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 with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested100027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested199055%

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