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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: $34,879

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $28,895
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $27,097
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Package 401A 2,965    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Sunroof     1,445
Navigation Package     1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Bodyside moldings     251
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Rear spoiler     393
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Package 401A 2,817    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Sunroof     1,203
Navigation Package     1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Bodyside moldings     163
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 5,710 0 5,189
Options (change) 5,426 0 4,185
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $52,010 $54,180 $34,879
Total Invoice $49,686 $51,784 $32,077

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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: $7,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,644
Model Year201720172014
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$52,010$54,180$34,879
Adjustments for Features-8,325-11,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,685$42,605$34,879
Cost Above Minimum$1,080$0$0
Total Invoice$49,686$51,784$32,077
Adjustments for Features-7,953-11,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,733$40,721$32,077
Cost Above Minimum$1,012$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201720172014
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$14,100$17,350$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,325$11,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,953-11,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length198.3 in187.2 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested196589%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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