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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: $33,177

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,792

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,595 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,739 $34,952
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   495
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   421
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,787 4,960
Options (change) 2,258 4,337
Destination 795 825
Total Price $33,177 $43,320
Total Invoice $30,792 $40,114

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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: $6,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,007
Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,177$43,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,177$39,740
Total Invoice$30,792$40,114
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,792$36,799

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,315

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height59.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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