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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: $29,936

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $8,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $7,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $25,395
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,806
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Limited Package     3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Limited Package     3,291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 5,950 4,260 3,771
Options (change) 5,277 3,840 3,467
Destination 815 815 770
Total Price $38,380 $40,625 $29,936
Total Invoice $35,411 $37,556 $28,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,440
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$38,380$40,625$29,936
Adjustments for Features-2,090-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,290$36,835$29,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$35,411$37,556$28,043
Adjustments for Features-1,928-3,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,483$34,052$28,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,440$8,140$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,928-3,5040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092013
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in187.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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