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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: $39,022

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,891

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,100 $33,395
Base Invoice $40,191 $31,227
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Rear bumper protector 75 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Class II trailer hitch   550
Cargo net   70
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Remote start   450
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87  
All-weather floor mats 66 46
Rear bumper protector 66 61
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Class II trailer hitch   412
Cargo net   45
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Remote start   337
Options (change) 8,135 4,777
Options (change) 7,100 3,814
Destination 895 850
Total Price $52,130 $39,022
Total Invoice $48,186 $35,891

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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: $11,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,751
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$52,130$39,022
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,460$39,022
Total Invoice$48,186$35,891
Adjustments for Features-1,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,642$35,891

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimSport3.6R 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Cargo Management 
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 map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,680$8,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,921 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
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 liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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