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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: $33,067

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $11,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,617

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $11,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $28,295
Base Invoice $38,862 $26,438
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Navigation system 795 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Stability control   300
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   389
All-weather floor mats 66 33
Navigation system 694 1,721
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Stability control   275
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 2,465 4,127
Options (change) 2,152 3,534
Destination 895 645
Total Price $45,035 $33,067
Total Invoice $41,909 $30,617

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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: $7,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,249
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$45,035$33,067
Adjustments for Features-4,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$33,067
Total Invoice$41,909$30,617
Adjustments for Features-4,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,866$30,617

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,045$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,921 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
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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