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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: $36,139

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,399

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $31,595
Base Invoice $38,027 $29,367
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Navigation system 795 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo net   42
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   369
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 33
Navigation system 694 1,823
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Cargo net   28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   240
Options (change) 3,305 3,849
Options (change) 2,885 3,337
Destination 895 695
Total Price $44,980 $36,139
Total Invoice $41,807 $33,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,104
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,980$36,139
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,425$36,139
Total Invoice$41,807$33,399
Adjustments for Features-3,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,503$33,399

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,955$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in188.7 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.9 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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