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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,119

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,595
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,367
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
Class II trailer hitch     369
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,823
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
Class II trailer hitch     240
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 6,795 5,095 3,829
Options (change) 5,825 4,380 3,326
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $37,640 $38,255 $36,119
Total Invoice $33,988 $34,603 $33,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,587
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8243hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,640$38,255$36,119
Adjustments for Features00-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$38,255$33,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$33,388
Adjustments for Features00-1,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$31,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,075$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,987

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in188.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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