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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: $34,504

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $16,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,913

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,945 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,061 $40,191
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Cargo tray 82 100
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Cargo tray 53 87
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,764 7,220
Options (change) 3,057 6,301
Destination 795 895
Total Price $34,504 $51,215
Total Invoice $31,913 $47,387

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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: $13,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,078
Model Year20162015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,504$51,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,504$47,545
Total Invoice$31,913$47,387
Adjustments for Features0-3,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,913$43,991

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
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 map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,835$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,396

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
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.4,921 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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested137544%

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