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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimXLTLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,295
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,460
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Limited Package     3,400
Class II trailer hitch     353
Sunroof     1,445
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676 1,294
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Limited Package     3,207
Class II trailer hitch     229
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 8,015 5,215 6,748
Options (change) 6,937 4,557 5,933
Destination 825 825 775
Total Price $40,935 $43,895 $35,818
Total Invoice $37,789 $40,650 $33,168

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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: $2,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimXLTLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$40,935$43,895$35,818
Adjustments for Features-2,740-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$39,590$35,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,789$40,650$33,168
Adjustments for Features-2,529-3,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,260$36,663$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,403$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimXLTLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,680$9,245$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,529-3,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length197.1 in188.2 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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