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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: $37,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,717

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $32,995
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,860
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 595  
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   2,195
Class II trailer hitch   550
Cargo net   70
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Remote start   450
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 506  
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   1,830
Class II trailer hitch   412
Cargo net   45
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Remote start   337
Options (change) 7,340 3,787
Options (change) 6,364 3,007
Destination 825 850
Total Price $46,020 $37,632
Total Invoice $42,457 $34,717

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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: $5,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,958
Model Year20122015
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$46,020$37,632
Adjustments for Features-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,005$37,632
Total Invoice$42,457$34,717
Adjustments for Features-2,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,675$34,717

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$9,155$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7820

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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