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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: $33,564

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $12,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,932

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $12,327

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $25,095
Base Invoice $40,191 $23,533
Navigation system 795 2,000
Cargo tray 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Rear spoiler   393
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Bodyside moldings   251
Navigation system 694 1,668
Cargo tray 87 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Rear spoiler   295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Bodyside moldings   163
Options (change) 2,490 7,719
Options (change) 2,173 6,649
Destination 895 750
Total Price $46,485 $33,564
Total Invoice $43,259 $30,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,097
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$46,485$33,564
Adjustments for Features-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,940$33,564
Total Invoice$43,259$30,932
Adjustments for Features-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,029$30,932

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport3.6R
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 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,195$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in186.4 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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