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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: $36,174

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,595
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,367
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
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
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,823
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 33
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
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) 9,380 7,180 3,884
Options (change) 8,193 6,323 3,359
Destination 815 815 695
Total Price $41,810 $43,545 $36,174
Total Invoice $38,327 $40,039 $33,421

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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: $5,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year200920092009
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, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$41,810$43,545$36,174
Adjustments for Features-280-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,530$41,765$36,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,327$40,039$33,421
Adjustments for Features-257-1,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,070$38,402$33,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092009
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$7,105$8,605$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-257-1,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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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