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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: $38,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $32,095
Base Invoice $38,027 $30,034
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Class II trailer hitch   353
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 7,715 5,712
Options (change) 6,733 4,670
Destination 895 825
Total Price $49,390 $38,632
Total Invoice $45,655 $35,529

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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: $6,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,892
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$49,390$38,632
Adjustments for Features-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,810$38,632
Total Invoice$45,655$35,529
Adjustments for Features-4,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,421$35,529

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $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 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,320$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length197.1 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,613 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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