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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: $3,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,497

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,095
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,034
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,300
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sunroof     1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Class II trailer hitch     353
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,085
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sunroof     1,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 9,515 7,025 3,284
Options (change) 8,306 6,191 2,638
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $39,545 $40,205 $36,204
Total Invoice $36,364 $37,154 $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: $3,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,890
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$39,545$40,205$36,204
Adjustments for Features0-250-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$39,955$36,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,364$37,154$33,497
Adjustments for Features0-231-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,364$36,923$33,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R 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
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,265$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-23

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,706 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
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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