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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: $39,720

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,490 $37,995 $39,945
Electronics Package 545    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Remote start 385 470 470
Sunroof 850    
AWD 2,520    
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Electronics Package 463    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
All-weather floor mats 47 65 65
Remote start 326 352 352
Sunroof 723    
AWD 2,294    
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Options (change) 11,445 1,118 1,118
Options (change) 10,143 827 827
Destination 785 1,050 1,050
Total Price $39,720 $40,163 $42,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,985
Model Year200820212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 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$40,163$42,113
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$35,938$34,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
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
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$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$5,425$9,650$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-197-328

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082021
ModelExplorer Sport TracOutback
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Wheelbase130.5 in108.1 in
Length210.2 in191.3 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.032.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.075.7 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 Limited XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

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

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