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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: $34,202

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,709

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $14,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $31,945
Base Invoice $40,191 $29,897
Package 401A 4,300  
Cargo tray 100 81
All-weather floor mats 75 101
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bodyside moldings   290
Cargo net   90
Rear spoiler   365
Remote start   470
Package 401A 3,752  
Cargo tray 87 52
All-weather floor mats 66 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Bodyside moldings   188
Cargo net   58
Rear spoiler   237
Remote start   352
Options (change) 6,070 1,397
Options (change) 5,297 952
Destination 895 860
Total Price $50,065 $34,202
Total Invoice $46,383 $31,709

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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: $11,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,371
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$50,065$34,202
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,420$34,202
Total Invoice$46,383$31,709
Adjustments for Features-4,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,080$31,709

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimSport3.6R 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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,430$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,748 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested110035%
Total Not Requested205065%

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