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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: $32,435

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,180

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,097 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation Package 1,300    
Sunroof 1,445 850 850
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation Package 1,085    
Sunroof 1,203 723 723
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 2,745 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 2,288 8,129 6,259
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $32,435 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $30,180 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,382
Model Year201420092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie 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, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,435$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$39,880$40,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$30,180$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,701-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,180$36,562$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie 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
Rearview camera$200  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $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$4,450$6,305$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,701-3,085

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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