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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: $37,993

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,218

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,064 $36,089
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Cargo cover 90 90    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 101 101
Remote start 385 385 470 470
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
AWD 2,320 2,325    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Class II trailer hitch     547 547
Rear bumper protector     107  
Wheel-lip moldings     458 458
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Cargo cover 77 77    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 65 65
Remote start 326 326 352 352
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
AWD 2,111 2,117    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Class II trailer hitch     410 410
Rear bumper protector     69  
Wheel-lip moldings     343 343
Options (change) 10,250 7,465 1,683 1,576
Options (change) 8,930 6,564 1,239 1,170
Destination 785 785 915 915
Total Price $40,280 $40,645 $37,993 $41,181
Total Invoice $36,988 $37,527 $35,218 $38,174

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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: $4,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,273
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$40,280$40,645$37,993$41,181
Adjustments for Features00-2,700-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$40,645$35,293$35,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0$88
Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$35,218$38,174
Adjustments for Features00-2,503-5,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$32,715$32,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0$83

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,075$8,775$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,700$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,503-5,376

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.4 in189.9 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,893 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%
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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