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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: $32,027

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,747

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $6,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,895 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $28,807 $29,479 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 150 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Cargo net 42    
Package 202A   3,075  
Cargo cover   135 135
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 33 64 64
Roof rack crossbars 85 106 106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Cargo net 28    
Package 202A   2,614  
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 507 7,000 3,925
Options (change) 315 6,075 3,461
Destination 625 825 825
Total Price $32,027 $39,345 $42,285
Total Invoice $29,747 $36,379 $39,238

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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: $3,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,943
Model Year200720112011
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,027$39,345$42,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,990-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,027$35,355$36,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$29,747$36,379$39,238
Adjustments for Features0-3,689-4,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,747$32,690$34,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,690$9,680$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,689-4,923

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length188.7 in197.1 in
Width68.1 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested140043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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