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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,727

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,778

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $32,995
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $30,860
Package 401A 4,300    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo tray 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72
Rear bumper protector 75 75 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Class II trailer hitch     550
Cargo net     70
Wheel-lip moldings     450
Remote start     450
Package 401A 4,085    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo tray 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 46
Rear bumper protector 71 71 61
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Class II trailer hitch     412
Cargo net     45
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Remote start     337
Options (change) 6,415 520 3,882
Options (change) 6,094 494 3,068
Destination 945 945 850
Total Price $50,860 $54,435 $37,727
Total Invoice $48,582 $52,026 $34,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,986
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$50,860$54,435$37,727
Adjustments for Features-4,745-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,115$45,790$37,727
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$48,582$52,026$34,778
Adjustments for Features-4,532-8,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,050$43,764$34,778
Cost Above Minimum$286$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,220$15,120$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,532-8,2620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.1 in
Length198.3 in189.6 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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