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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: $33,255

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,702

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,533 $30,027 $35,268
Limited Package 3,500    
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Sunroof 995    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Rear spoiler 393    
Bodyside moldings 251    
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Limited Package 3,288    
Navigation system 1,668 676 676
Sunroof 829    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Rear spoiler 295    
Bodyside moldings 163    
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 7,410 7,190 4,390
Options (change) 6,419 6,232 3,852
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $33,255 $40,110 $43,070
Total Invoice $30,702 $37,084 $39,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,980
Model Year201220122012
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,255$40,110$43,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$36,430$37,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$30,702$37,084$39,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,402-4,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,702$33,682$35,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,399

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,650$8,330$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,402-4,864

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length186.4 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height59.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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