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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: $19,653

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,196

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $31,640
Base Invoice $50,839 $29,617
All-weather floor mats 120 72
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
All-weather floor mats 114 46
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 120 2,187
Options (change) 114 1,759
Destination 945 820
Total Price $54,300 $34,647
Total Invoice $51,898 $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: $11,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,530
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$54,300$34,647
Adjustments for Features-8,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,750$34,647
Total Invoice$51,898$32,196
Adjustments for Features-8,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,726$32,196

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLegacy
TrimPlatinum3.6R 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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$16,260$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length198.3 in188.8 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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