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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: $34,657

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $29,995 $32,995
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395        
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      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,195 2,195
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        
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      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,830 1,830
Class II trailer hitch       412 412
Remote start       337 337
Wheel-lip moldings       337 337
Rear bumper protector       61 61
Options (change) 2,480 2,085 390 3,812 3,812
Options (change) 2,356 1,981 371 3,023 3,023
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 850 850
Total Price $48,980 $52,330 $54,365 $34,657 $37,657

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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: $11,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,603
Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA10T10T10CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$48,980$52,330$54,365$34,657$37,657
Adjustments for Features-2,880-4,055-8,0700-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,100$48,275$46,295$34,657$37,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$195$0$2,500

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$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  
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 $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  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
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  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
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$10,345$11,520$15,535$7,465$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$4,055$8,070$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-250-2400-461

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212015
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%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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