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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: $37,657

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,733

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,860
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 72
Remote start 385 385 450
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Class II trailer hitch     550
Rear bumper protector     95
Wheel-lip moldings     450
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 46
Remote start 326 326 337
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Class II trailer hitch     412
Rear bumper protector     61
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 9,955 7,465 3,812
Options (change) 8,679 6,564 3,023
Destination 785 785 850
Total Price $39,985 $40,645 $37,657
Total Invoice $36,737 $37,527 $34,733

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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: $5,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,577
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$39,985$40,645$37,657
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,985$40,395$34,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,737$37,527$34,733
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,737$37,296$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$4,925$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,573

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.4 in189.6 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.3 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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