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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: $3,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,064 $36,089
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Remote start 385 470 470
AWD 2,320    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Rear bumper protector   107  
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Remote start 327 352 352
AWD 2,112    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Rear bumper protector   69  
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 4,760 1,683 1,576
Options (change) 4,264 1,239 1,170
Destination 815 915 915
Total Price $34,855 $37,993 $41,181
Total Invoice $32,483 $35,218 $38,174

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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: $4,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,213
Model Year201020182018
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,855$37,993$41,181
Adjustments for Features0-7,495-10,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$30,498$30,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$32,483$35,218$38,174
Adjustments for Features0-6,948-9,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$28,270$28,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$83

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020182018
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,180$11,675$14,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,495$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,948-9,821

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.4 in189.9 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,893 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 cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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