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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: $35,524

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,798

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,795
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Audiophile Package 510    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
Class II trailer hitch     369
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 33
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,822
Audiophile Package 433    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
Class II trailer hitch     240
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 9,570 7,080 3,884
Options (change) 8,353 6,238 3,358
Destination 785 785 645
Total Price $39,600 $40,260 $35,524
Total Invoice $36,411 $37,201 $32,798

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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: $3,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,429
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8243hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$39,600$40,260$35,524
Adjustments for Features-200-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$39,810$35,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,411$37,201$32,798
Adjustments for Features-184-4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,227$36,785$32,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$558$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$6,915$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-184-4160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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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