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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: $32,600

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $914

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,587

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $26,643
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
Class II trailer hitch     353
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 3,495 2,045 4,224
Options (change) 3,062 1,830 3,796
Destination 735 735 795
Total Price $32,600 $33,895 $33,514
Total Invoice $30,587 $31,926 $31,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $858
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$32,600$33,895$33,514
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$33,645$31,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$30,587$31,926$31,234
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,587$31,691$29,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
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 
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$2,875$3,125$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-1,505

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072013
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240070%
Total Not Requested102530%

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