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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: $30,273

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,370

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,404 $26,369
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
AWD 2,320  
Premium Package   1,000
Class II trailer hitch   353
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
AWD 2,112  
Premium Package   1,047
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 4,300 1,353
Options (change) 3,873 1,276
Destination 815 725
Total Price $34,395 $30,273
Total Invoice $32,092 $28,370

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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: $4,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,162
Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$34,395$30,273
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$29,803
Total Invoice$32,092$28,370
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$27,930

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
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
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,120$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-440

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102011
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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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 mirror150No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested52540%
Total Not Requested80060%

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