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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: $33,107

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,747

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,595
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,739
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 72
Remote start 385 385 450
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 46
Remote start 326 326 337
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Options (change) 9,750 7,260 2,717
Options (change) 8,505 6,390 2,213
Destination 785 785 795
Total Price $39,780 $40,440 $33,107
Total Invoice $36,563 $37,353 $30,747

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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: $6,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,104
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$39,780$40,440$33,107
Adjustments for Features0-250-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,780$40,190$32,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,563$37,353$30,747
Adjustments for Features0-231-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,563$37,122$30,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,065$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-288

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in188.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,662 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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