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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: $35,952

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $30,395 $33,395
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395        
Safe and Smart Package 1,295        
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 72 72
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Package 401A   3,875      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795 795
Class II trailer hitch       550 550
Remote start       450 450
Wheel-lip moldings       450 450
Rear bumper protector       95 95
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375        
Safe and Smart Package 1,230        
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 46 46
Cargo cover 124 124 124    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Package 401A   3,681      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663 663
Class II trailer hitch       412 412
Remote start       337 337
Wheel-lip moldings       337 337
Rear bumper protector       61 61
Options (change) 3,775 5,960 390 4,707 4,707
Options (change) 3,586 5,662 371 3,769 3,769
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 850 850
Total Price $53,400 $61,945 $59,885 $35,952 $38,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,684
Model Year20202020202020162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT10T10T10CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$53,400$61,945$59,885$35,952$38,952
Adjustments for Features-2,595-5,235-7,7100-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,805$56,710$52,175$35,952$38,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,905$1,370$0$2,500

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202020202020162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Safety key$5$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$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$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$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,570$13,210$15,685$7,975$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$5,235$7,710$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-235-584-2080-460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.1 in108.1 in
Length198.8 in189.6 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height69.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested164045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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