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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: $32,700

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,438 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Stability control 300    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 77    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Stability control 275    
Navigation system 1,721 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 50    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,760 8,880 7,180
Options (change) 3,259 7,686 6,241
Destination 645 645 645
Total Price $32,700 $39,725 $40,340
Total Invoice $30,342 $35,849 $36,464

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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: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,244
Model Year200820062006
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,700$39,725$40,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$38,325$38,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$30,342$35,849$36,464
Adjustments for Features0-1,263-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,342$34,586$35,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,100$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,263-1,265

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length186.2 in193.4 in
Width68.1 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 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 Headroom36.5 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
11.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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