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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: $36,942

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,366

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,168

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Model Year200820172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,490 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $25,606 $32,696 $35,635
Electronics Package 545    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Sunroof 850    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
All-weather floor mats 75 72 72
Remote start 385 450 450
AWD 2,520    
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Class II trailer hitch   550 550
Electronics Package 463    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Sunroof 723    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
All-weather floor mats 47 46 46
Remote start 326 337 337
AWD 2,294    
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Class II trailer hitch   412 412
Options (change) 11,445 1,072 1,072
Options (change) 10,143 795 795
Destination 785 875 875
Total Price $39,720 $36,942 $40,142
Total Invoice $36,534 $34,366 $37,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,748
Model Year200820172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,720$36,942$40,142
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$33,367$33,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$36,534$34,366$37,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,326-6,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,534$31,040$30,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$9,200$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,326-6,519

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutback
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Wheelbase130.5 in108.1 in
Length210.2 in189.6 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.035.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.073.3 ft3

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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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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