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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: $33,079

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,638

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $28,895
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $27,097
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation Package     1,300
Sunroof     1,445
Bodyside moldings     251
Rear spoiler     393
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Navigation Package     1,085
Sunroof     1,203
Bodyside moldings     163
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 7,465 4,390 3,389
Options (change) 6,466 3,852 2,746
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $39,810 $42,750 $33,079
Total Invoice $36,770 $39,629 $30,638

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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: $3,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,872
Model Year201120112014
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited3.6R Limited
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$33,079
Adjustments for Features-3,530-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,280$37,655$33,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,770$39,629$30,638
Adjustments for Features-3,260-4,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,510$34,906$30,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201120112014
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited3.6R Limited
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  $100
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 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$8,280$9,845$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$5,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,260-4,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in187.2 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,496 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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested95029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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