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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: $35,941

Subaru Legacy Limited XT   
Difference: $6,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacyLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,445 $36,145
Convenience Package 995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 101 101
Remote start 385 385 470 470
AWD 2,320 2,320    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Convenience Package 846      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65 65
Remote start 327 327 352 352
AWD 2,112 2,112    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 571 571
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 417 417
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $35,941 $37,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,709
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacyLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$42,195$43,930$35,941$37,641
Adjustments for Features-695-2,195-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,500$41,735$35,041$37,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2009200920212021
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacyLegacy
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation app  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,255$6,960$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$2,195$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-637-2,017-340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.1 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 system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1065100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested715100%

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