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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: $34,352

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,815

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,945
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,061
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72
Remote start 385 385 450
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 46
Remote start 327 327 337
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 3,612
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 2,959
Destination 815 815 795
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $34,352
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $31,815

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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: $9,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,789
Model Year200920092016
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$42,195$43,930$34,352
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$32,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$31,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200920092016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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$6,180$7,680$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-1,950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092016
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested26012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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