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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: $34,980

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233    
Navigation Package 2,100      
All-weather floor mats 81 81 75 75
Universal garage door opener 111 111    
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Sunroof     850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151    
Navigation Package 1,863      
All-weather floor mats 52 52 64 64
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,525 425 4,425 2,920
Options (change) 2,138 275 3,762 2,483
Destination 860 860 815 815
Total Price $34,980 $42,180 $36,855 $39,285
Total Invoice $32,706 $39,722 $33,896 $36,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year2018201820092009
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)440, 9440, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,980$42,180$36,855$39,285
Adjustments for Features-605-1,6800-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$40,500$36,855$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0$680
Total Invoice$32,706$39,722$33,896$36,199
Adjustments for Features-566-1,5820-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,140$38,140$33,896$34,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$690

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
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$10  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
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 player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
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  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,660$6,735$5,055$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$1,680$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-566-1,5820-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,277 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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