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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,490 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,606 $26,369
Navigation system 1,995 1,550
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
Sunroof 850 1,445
Satellite radio 195  
AWD 2,520  
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Limited Package   3,300
Class II trailer hitch   353
Navigation system 1,696 1,294
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
Sunroof 723 1,203
Satellite radio 166  
AWD 2,294  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Limited Package   3,115
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 10,985 6,648
Options (change) 9,770 5,841
Destination 785 725
Total Price $39,260 $35,568
Total Invoice $36,161 $32,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,932
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,374
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$39,260$35,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$34,328
Total Invoice$36,161$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,161$31,787

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutback
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Wheelbase130.5 in107.9 in
Length210.2 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.034.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.071.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240065%
Total Not Requested130035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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