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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: $32,982

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,820

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,640
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,617
Luxury Package 1,290    
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  
Luxury Package 1,097    
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  
Options (change) 7,245 5,265 522
Options (change) 6,376 4,694 383
Destination 785 785 820
Total Price $37,275 $38,445 $32,982
Total Invoice $34,434 $35,657 $30,820

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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: $4,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,263
Model Year200820082017
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 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$37,275$38,445$32,982
Adjustments for Features0-450-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$37,995$32,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0
Total Invoice$34,434$35,657$30,820
Adjustments for Features0-417-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,434$35,240$30,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$806$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082017
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 
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
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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$5,615$6,065$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417-649

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082017
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%
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%

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