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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: $34,879

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $27,097 $43,315 $50,839
Navigation Package 1,300    
Sunroof 1,445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Bodyside moldings 251    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Rear spoiler 393    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 401A   2,965  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation Package 1,085    
Sunroof 1,203    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Bodyside moldings 163    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Rear spoiler 295    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 401A   2,817  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 5,189 5,710 0
Options (change) 4,185 5,426 0
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $34,879 $52,010 $54,180
Total Invoice $32,077 $49,686 $51,784

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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: $7,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,644
Model Year201420172017
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
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, 9500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,879$52,010$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-8,325-11,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,879$43,685$42,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0
Total Invoice$32,077$49,686$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-7,953-11,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,077$41,733$40,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,012$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420172017
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
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$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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$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$100  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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$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$5,775$14,100$17,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,325$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,953-11,063

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length187.2 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height59.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,496 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested196589%

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