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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: $33,649

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $13,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,987

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $13,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $23,533 $41,543 $50,587
Limited Package 3,500    
Navigation system 2,000 795  
Sunroof 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Bodyside moldings 251    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Rear spoiler 393    
Cargo tray 75 100 100
Universal garage door opener 85    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Limited Package 3,288    
Navigation system 1,668 755  
Sunroof 829    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Bodyside moldings 163    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo tray 46 95 95
Universal garage door opener 55    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 7,804 2,490 100
Options (change) 6,704 2,365 95
Destination 750 945 945
Total Price $33,649 $46,935 $54,015
Total Invoice $30,987 $44,853 $51,627

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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: $6,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,525
Model Year201220162016
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,649$46,935$54,015
Adjustments for Features0-6,635-12,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,649$40,300$41,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$30,987$44,853$51,627
Adjustments for Features0-6,341-12,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,987$38,512$39,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220162016
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RSportPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,375$12,010$18,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635$12,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,341-12,315

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length186.4 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height59.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.781.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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