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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: $38,927

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,830

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $33,395
Base Invoice $34,952 $31,227
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Class II trailer hitch   550
Cargo net   70
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Remote start   450
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Class II trailer hitch   412
Cargo net   45
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Remote start   337
Options (change) 8,800 4,682
Options (change) 7,604 3,753
Destination 825 850
Total Price $47,160 $38,927
Total Invoice $43,381 $35,830

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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: $5,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,270
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$47,160$38,927
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,680$38,927
Total Invoice$43,381$35,830
Adjustments for Features-2,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,100$35,830

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,230$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.1 in
Length197.1 in189.6 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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