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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: $40,438

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $1,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $37,745 $39,695
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 101 101
Remote start 385 385 470 470
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Class II trailer hitch     547 547
Rear bumper protector     107  
Wheel-lip moldings     458 458
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65 65
Remote start 327 327 352 352
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Class II trailer hitch     410 410
Rear bumper protector     69  
Wheel-lip moldings     343 343
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 1,683 1,576
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 1,239 1,170
Destination 815 815 1,010 1,010
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $40,438 $42,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,779
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 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$42,195$43,930$40,438$42,281
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,810-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$37,628$36,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920202020
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
8-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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
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
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
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$25 $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$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$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$6,015$7,515$8,825$11,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,810$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-156-305

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092020
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.4 in191.3 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

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

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