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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,905

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,629

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $6,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,013
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 33
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,719
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
Options (change) 9,365 6,875 2,315
Options (change) 8,179 6,064 1,921
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $39,395 $40,055 $31,905
Total Invoice $36,237 $37,027 $29,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,766
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8243hp H4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$39,395$40,055$31,905
Adjustments for Features-3,090-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,305$36,715$31,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,237$37,027$29,629
Adjustments for Features-2,842-3,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,395$33,939$29,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$544$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,215$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-3,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in68.1 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.9 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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