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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: $32,982

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,820

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,640 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,617 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Remote start 450 385 385
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
All-weather floor mats 46 64 64
Remote start 337 327 327
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 522 7,260 5,570
Options (change) 383 6,391 4,954
Destination 820 815 815
Total Price $32,982 $39,690 $41,935
Total Invoice $30,820 $36,525 $38,670

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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: $6,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year201720092009
ModelLegacyExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 1280, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,982$39,690$41,935
Adjustments for Features-2700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,712$39,690$40,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$30,820$36,525$38,670
Adjustments for Features-2520-1,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$36,525$37,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$577

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
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$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
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 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
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 
Active grille shutters$0  
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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$6,410$6,140$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2520-1,568

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
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%
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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