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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: $34,647

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,196

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $31,640
Base Invoice $35,268 $29,617
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 8,170 2,187
Options (change) 7,065 1,759
Destination 825 820
Total Price $46,850 $34,647
Total Invoice $43,158 $32,196

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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: $8,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,144
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$46,850$34,647
Adjustments for Features-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,705$34,647
Total Invoice$43,158$32,196
Adjustments for Features-3,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,340$32,196

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,305$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8180

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%

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