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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: $34,097

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $373

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,548

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $31,595
Base Invoice $27,404 $29,367
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 815 695
Total Price $34,470 $34,097
Total Invoice $32,156 $31,548

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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: $4,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,036
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8243hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$34,470$34,097
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$30,392
Total Invoice$32,156$31,548
Adjustments for Features0-3,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$28,120

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
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
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,345$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,428

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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