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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: $30,290

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,134

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $28,495
Base Invoice $27,404 $26,643
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Satellite radio   461
Class II trailer hitch   353
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Satellite radio   346
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 4,300 1,000
Options (change) 3,873 696
Destination 815 795
Total Price $34,395 $30,290
Total Invoice $32,092 $28,134

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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: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,116
Model Year20102013
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$30,290
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$30,120
Total Invoice$32,092$28,134
Adjustments for Features0-158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$27,976

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102013
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$4,020$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,613 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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

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