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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: $33,255

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,702

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $23,533
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Sunroof     995
Limited Package     3,500
Rear spoiler     393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
Bodyside moldings     251
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,668
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Sunroof     829
Limited Package     3,288
Rear spoiler     295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Bodyside moldings     163
Options (change) 7,465 4,390 7,410
Options (change) 6,466 3,852 6,419
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $39,810 $42,750 $33,255
Total Invoice $36,770 $39,629 $30,702

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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: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,692
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,810$42,750$33,255
Adjustments for Features-3,655-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$37,530$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,770$39,629$30,702
Adjustments for Features-3,376-4,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,394$34,790$30,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,305$9,870$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,376-4,8390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in186.4 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested225070%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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