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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: $35,524

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,730 $30,995
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 55
Roof rack crossbars 140  
AWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Class II trailer hitch   369
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo cover 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 33
Roof rack crossbars 133  
AWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Class II trailer hitch   240
Navigation system   1,822
Options (change) 390 3,884
Options (change) 371 3,358
Destination 1,245 645
Total Price $54,365 $35,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,551
Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21225/55-17
Total Price$54,365$35,524
Adjustments for Features-12,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,955$35,524

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$19,425$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212008
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.1 in105.1 in
Length198.8 in188.7 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.9 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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