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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: $31,985

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,719

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,895 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,807 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 150 115 115
Universal garage door opener 77    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 85 97 97
Universal garage door opener 50    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 465 7,065 5,085
Options (change) 287 6,224 4,542
Destination 625 785 785
Total Price $31,985 $37,095 $38,265
Total Invoice $29,719 $34,282 $35,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,292
Model Year200720082008
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,985$37,095$38,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,985$35,720$36,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720
Total Invoice$29,719$34,282$35,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,271-1,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,719$33,011$33,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$801

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,025$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271-1,693

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length188.7 in193.4 in
Width68.1 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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