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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: $31,027

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,752

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $28,595
Base Invoice $27,404 $26,641
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
AWD 2,320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   369
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
All-weather floor mats 64 33
AWD 2,112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   240
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,375 1,807
Options (change) 3,937 1,486
Destination 815 625
Total Price $34,470 $31,027
Total Invoice $32,156 $28,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,599
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$34,470$31,027
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$30,817
Total Invoice$32,156$28,752
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$28,557

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,505$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
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.3,565 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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