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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: $33,177

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,792

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $29,595
Base Invoice $35,268 $27,739
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
Blind spot warning system 506  
Navigation system 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 5,060 2,787
Options (change) 4,422 2,258
Destination 825 795
Total Price $43,740 $33,177
Total Invoice $40,515 $30,792

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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: $6,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,199
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$43,740$33,177
Adjustments for Features-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,935$33,177
Total Invoice$40,515$30,792
Adjustments for Features-3,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,991$30,792

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$9,130$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5240

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in188.8 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,662 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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