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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: $40,702

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $6,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $37,995 $39,945
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Cargo cover 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Cargo net   81 81
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Remote start   470 470
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Cargo cover 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Cargo net   52 52
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 8,995 1,657 1,657
Options (change) 7,770 1,222 1,222
Destination 825 1,050 1,050
Total Price $47,675 $40,702 $42,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,521
Model Year201220212021
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,675$40,702$42,652
Adjustments for Features-4,6050-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$40,702$39,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220212021
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,155$7,550$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2370-167

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122021
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.1 in
Length197.1 in191.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft375.7 ft3

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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%
Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

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

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