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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,095

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,945

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,945
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,897
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Bodyside moldings     290
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 6,655 4,955 290
Options (change) 5,706 4,261 188
Destination 645 645 860
Total Price $37,500 $38,115 $33,095
Total Invoice $33,869 $34,484 $30,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,411
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$37,500$38,115$33,095
Adjustments for Features00-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$38,115$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$30,945
Adjustments for Features00-2,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$28,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation app  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,300$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,487

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 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 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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