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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: $33,830

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,432

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,945 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,061 $27,518 $29,578
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,090 8,880 7,180
Options (change) 2,576 7,686 6,241
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $33,830 $39,725 $40,340
Total Invoice $31,432 $35,849 $36,464

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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: $8,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year201620062006
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,830$39,725$40,340
Adjustments for Features-2,28500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,545$39,725$40,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$31,432$35,849$36,464
Adjustments for Features-2,12300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,309$35,849$36,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,410$6,125$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,12300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length188.8 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height59.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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