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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $18,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,730 $28,195
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Cargo cover 130  
AWD 0  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
Class II trailer hitch   353
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Cargo cover 124  
AWD 0  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 270 6,648
Options (change) 257 5,841
Destination 1,245 725
Total Price $54,245 $35,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,775
Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21225/60-17
Total Price$54,245$35,568
Adjustments for Features-12,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,885$35,568

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerOutback
TrimPlatinum3.6R
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 
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 
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 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$17,875$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.1 in107.9 in
Length198.8 in188.2 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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