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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: $36,689

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,100

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $38,100
Base Invoice $29,708 $35,528
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300  
Bodyside moldings 267  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Universal garage door opener 111  
Cargo net 81  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928  
Bodyside moldings 173  
All-weather floor mats 52 66
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Universal garage door opener 72  
Cargo net 52  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,234 7,270
Options (change) 3,532 6,344
Destination 860 895
Total Price $36,689 $46,265
Total Invoice $34,100 $42,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,512
Model Year20182013
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,689$46,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,689$41,770
Total Invoice$34,100$42,767
Adjustments for Features0-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,100$38,612

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelWRXExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$6,760$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,155

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,277 lb.4,535 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?
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
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested100027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested272553%
Total Not Requested240047%

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