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Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,626

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,930

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,897 $43,883 $51,512
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Bodyside moldings 290    
Remote start 470    
Rear spoiler 365    
All-weather floor mats 101 120 120
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Bodyside moldings 188    
Remote start 352    
Rear spoiler 237    
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 2,821 5,690 120
Options (change) 2,173 5,405 114
Destination 860 995 995
Total Price $35,626 $52,635 $55,055
Total Invoice $32,930 $50,283 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,174
Model Year201820182018
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,626$52,635$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,626$47,245$47,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$32,930$50,283$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-5,149-7,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,930$45,134$45,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate $350$350
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,385$12,775$15,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,149-7,517

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length189.1 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height59.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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%

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