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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: $34,121

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,657

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $31,945
Base Invoice $34,952 $29,897
Blind spot warning system 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 101
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bodyside moldings   290
Cargo net   90
Rear spoiler   365
Remote start   470
Blind spot warning system 421  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Bodyside moldings   188
Cargo net   58
Rear spoiler   237
Remote start   352
Options (change) 2,960 1,316
Options (change) 2,517 900
Destination 825 860
Total Price $41,320 $34,121
Total Invoice $38,294 $31,657

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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: $6,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,715
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$41,320$34,121
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$34,121
Total Invoice$38,294$31,657
Adjustments for Features-9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,372$31,657

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
PIN Code Access $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,305$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.0 ft3

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