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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: $36,686

Subaru Legacy Limited XT   
Difference: $6,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $34,445 $36,145
Blind spot warning system 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
AWD 2,000    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Bodyside moldings   290 290
Cargo net   90 90
Rear spoiler   365 365
Remote start   470 470
Blind spot warning system 421    
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
AWD 1,820    
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Bodyside moldings   188 188
Cargo net   58 58
Rear spoiler   237 237
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 4,960 1,316 1,316
Options (change) 4,337 900 900
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $43,320 $36,686 $38,386

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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: $3,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,588
Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$43,320$36,686$38,386
Adjustments for Features-4,045-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,275$35,786$38,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$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$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$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,455$6,310$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,746-450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.1 ft3

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