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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: $32,217

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $14,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,871

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $13,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,013 $40,191
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 389  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Navigation system 2,000 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 292  
All-weather floor mats 33 66
Navigation system 1,719 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,627 2,465
Options (change) 2,163 2,152
Destination 695 895
Total Price $32,217 $46,460
Total Invoice $29,871 $43,238

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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: $8,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,695
Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$32,217$46,460
Adjustments for Features0-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,217$40,365
Total Invoice$29,871$43,238
Adjustments for Features0-5,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,871$37,566

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim2.5GT LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,672

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length186.2 in197.1 in
Width68.1 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 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 Headroom36.5 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
11.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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