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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: $13,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,196

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,640 $40,780
Base Invoice $29,617 $38,027
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595  
Cargo net 70  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 450  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331  
Cargo net 45  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Remote start 337  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,187 6,950
Options (change) 1,759 6,066
Destination 820 895
Total Price $34,647 $48,625
Total Invoice $32,196 $44,988

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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: $11,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,044
Model Year20172013
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,647$48,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,647$45,655
Total Invoice$32,196$44,988
Adjustments for Features0-2,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,196$42,240

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
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 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
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 
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 
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 
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$8,185$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,748

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
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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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
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
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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