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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: $34,647

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,196

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,640 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,617 $35,268
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331  
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 2,187 8,170
Options (change) 1,759 7,065
Destination 820 825
Total Price $34,647 $46,850
Total Invoice $32,196 $43,158

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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: $8,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,144
Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,647$46,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,647$42,705
Total Invoice$32,196$43,158
Adjustments for Features0-3,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,196$39,340

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,160$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,818

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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.4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

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