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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: $34,121

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,657

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,897 $35,268
Bodyside moldings 290  
Rear spoiler 365  
All-weather floor mats 101 75
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 470  
Blind spot warning system   595
AWD   2,000
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Bodyside moldings 188  
Rear spoiler 237  
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 352  
Blind spot warning system   506
AWD   1,820
Navigation system   676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,316 5,060
Options (change) 900 4,422
Destination 860 825
Total Price $34,121 $43,740
Total Invoice $31,657 $40,515

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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: $6,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,736
Model Year20182012
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$34,121$43,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,121$40,370
Total Invoice$31,657$40,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,657$37,393

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,285$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,122

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length189.1 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height59.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,748 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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