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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: $1,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,820

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $31,640
Base Invoice $27,404 $29,617
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 385 450
AWD 2,320  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Remote start 327 337
AWD 2,112  
Options (change) 4,760 522
Options (change) 4,264 383
Destination 815 820
Total Price $34,855 $32,982
Total Invoice $32,483 $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: $6,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,625
Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$34,855$32,982
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$28,742
Total Invoice$32,483$30,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$26,858

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
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 front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$8,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,962

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20102017
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

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