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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,100 $28,195
Base Invoice $40,191 $26,369
Navigation system 795 1,550
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Class II trailer hitch   353
Navigation system 694 1,294
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 3,330 6,648
Options (change) 2,906 5,841
Destination 895 725
Total Price $47,325 $35,568
Total Invoice $43,992 $32,935

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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: $8,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,622
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$47,325$35,568
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,630$35,568
Total Invoice$43,992$32,935
Adjustments for Features-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,557$32,935

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R
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 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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 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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,795$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,544 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

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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