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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: $33,833

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $13,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,473

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $13,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $28,495
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $26,643
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Class II trailer hitch     353
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 270 270 4,543
Options (change) 257 257 4,035
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $47,215 $55,205 $33,833
Total Invoice $45,135 $52,764 $31,473

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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: $6,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,358
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$47,215$55,205$33,833
Adjustments for Features-6,595-13,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$41,695$33,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$45,135$52,764$31,473
Adjustments for Features-6,304-12,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,831$39,851$31,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerOutback
TrimSportPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,460$18,375$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,595$13,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,304-12,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length198.3 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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