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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: $33,144

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,667

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $6,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,295
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,438
Package 205A 2,800    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Stability control     300
Universal garage door opener     77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Rear spoiler     389
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Package 205A 2,380    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 33
Navigation system 676 676 1,721
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Stability control     275
Universal garage door opener     50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Rear spoiler     292
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 7,265 4,465 4,204
Options (change) 6,296 3,916 3,584
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $40,185 $43,145 $33,144
Total Invoice $37,148 $40,009 $30,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,218
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$40,185$43,145$33,144
Adjustments for Features-3,530-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$38,050$33,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,148$40,009$30,667
Adjustments for Features-3,263-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,885$35,284$30,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,399$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimXLTLimited2.5GT 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
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,330$10,895$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$5,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,263-4,7250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in186.2 in
Width78.9 in68.1 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.9 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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