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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: $29,936

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $8,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $7,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,806 $29,319 $32,901
Limited Package 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Universal garage door opener 85    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
AWD   2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Limited Package 3,291    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Universal garage door opener 55    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
AWD   2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,771 5,950 4,260
Options (change) 3,467 5,277 3,840
Destination 770 815 815
Total Price $29,936 $38,380 $40,625
Total Invoice $28,043 $35,411 $37,556

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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: $6,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,440
Model Year201320092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,936$38,380$40,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,936$36,290$36,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$28,043$35,411$37,556
Adjustments for Features0-1,928-3,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,043$33,483$34,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$569

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,350$6,440$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,928-3,504

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length187.2 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height59.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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