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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $33,395
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,227
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 385 450
AWD 2,320  
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear bumper protector   95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Wheel-lip moldings   450
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Remote start 327 337
AWD 2,112  
Class II trailer hitch   412
Rear bumper protector   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 4,760 1,816
Options (change) 4,264 1,322
Destination 815 850
Total Price $34,855 $36,061
Total Invoice $32,483 $33,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,257
Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-18
Total Price$34,855$36,061
Adjustments for Features0-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$30,476
Total Invoice$32,483$33,399
Adjustments for Features0-5,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$28,226

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,173

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.4 in189.6 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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