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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: $38,074

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,270

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,291

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Model Year201620182018
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,300 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $39,442 $33,064 $36,089
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
AWD 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Cargo cover 130    
Cargo tray 100    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Rear bumper protector 75 107  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Cargo net   81 81
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Remote start   470 470
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
AWD 1,910    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Roof rack crossbars 133    
Cargo cover 124    
Cargo tray 95    
All-weather floor mats 71 65 65
Rear bumper protector 71 69  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Cargo net   52 52
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 6,485 1,764 1,657
Options (change) 6,174 1,291 1,222
Destination 945 915 915
Total Price $48,730 $38,074 $41,262
Total Invoice $46,561 $35,270 $38,226

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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: $5,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,193
Model Year201620182018
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$48,730$38,074$41,262
Adjustments for Features-5,3350-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,395$38,074$38,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$46,561$35,270$38,226
Adjustments for Features-5,0980-2,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,463$35,270$35,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$84

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620182018
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
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, front$150  
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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
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 driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
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
Total Value of Features$11,970$6,635$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,335$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0980-2,872

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.1 in
Length198.3 in189.9 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

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

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