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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: $42,023

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $10,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimSportPlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $37,745 $39,695
Package 401A 3,875      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140    
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 101 101
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Class II trailer hitch     547 547
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,585  
Rear bumper protector     107  
Wheel-lip moldings     458 458
Remote start     470 470
Package 401A 3,681      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133    
Cargo cover 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Class II trailer hitch     410 410
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,323  
Rear bumper protector     69  
Wheel-lip moldings     343 343
Remote start     352 352
Options (change) 5,960 390 3,268 1,576
Options (change) 5,662 371 2,562 1,170
Destination 995 995 1,010 1,010
Total Price $52,905 $55,325 $42,023 $42,281

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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: $7,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,291
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimSportPlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$52,905$55,325$42,023$42,281
Adjustments for Features-3,185-5,6600-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,720$49,665$42,023$42,231
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$208

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimSportPlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Curve control$50$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$11,010$13,485$7,825$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$5,660$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,043-5,4100-3

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182020
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested144040%

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, 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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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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