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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: $29,828

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,860

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,013 $27,404
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
AWD   2,320
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 238 4,375
Options (change) 152 3,937
Destination 695 815
Total Price $29,828 $34,470
Total Invoice $27,860 $32,156

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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: $5,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,884
Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$29,828$34,470
Adjustments for Features-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,198$34,470
Total Invoice$27,860$32,156
Adjustments for Features-5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,272$32,156

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
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
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

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