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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,369
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,550
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850 1,445
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Limited Package     3,300
Class II trailer hitch     353
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,294
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723 1,203
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Limited Package     3,115
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 6,648
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 5,841
Destination 815 815 725
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $35,568
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $32,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,062
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$41,735$43,470$35,568
Adjustments for Features-290-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$41,680$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$32,935
Adjustments for Features-266-1,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,997$38,329$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R
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
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,205$6,705$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-1,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.4 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,544 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252568%
Total Not Requested117532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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