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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: $42,104

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $12,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620202020
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimPlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,970 $37,745 $39,695
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Cargo cover 130    
Cargo tray 100    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Rear bumper protector 75 107  
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Cargo net   81 81
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Remote start   470 470
Roof rack crossbars 133    
Cargo cover 124    
Cargo tray 95    
All-weather floor mats 71 65 65
Rear bumper protector 71 69  
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Cargo net   52 52
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 520 3,349 1,657
Options (change) 494 2,614 1,222
Destination 945 1,010 1,010
Total Price $54,435 $42,104 $42,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,603
Model Year201620202020
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimPlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$54,435$42,104$42,362
Adjustments for Features-5,4350-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,000$42,104$42,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$208

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620202020
ModelExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimPlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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 map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
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  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$13,420$7,985$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1940-3

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162020
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.1 in
Length198.3 in191.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

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

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