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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: $33,177

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,792

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $29,595
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $27,739
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 72
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Cargo net     70
Remote start     450
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Cargo net     45
Remote start     337
Options (change) 2,365 120 2,787
Options (change) 2,248 114 2,258
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $48,665 $54,300 $33,177
Total Invoice $46,508 $51,898 $30,792

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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: $9,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,963
Model Year201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$48,665$54,300$33,177
Adjustments for Features-6,020-11,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,645$43,090$33,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$46,508$51,898$30,792
Adjustments for Features-5,753-10,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,755$41,184$30,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerLegacy
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$12,770$17,960$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,020$11,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,753-10,7140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172015
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
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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