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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: $36,204

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,436

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,497

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,095
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,034
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 1,445
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Class II trailer hitch     353
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 1,203
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 6,795 5,095 3,284
Options (change) 5,825 4,380 2,638
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $37,640 $38,255 $36,204
Total Invoice $33,988 $34,603 $33,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,471
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$37,640$38,255$36,204
Adjustments for Features00-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$38,255$34,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$33,497
Adjustments for Features00-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$31,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R 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
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
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$2,950$2,950$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.3 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
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 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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