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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,608

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $17,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,436

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $15,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Stability control 300          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Limited Package 2,700          
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,105 2,105 2,105
Package 203A       5,855    
Sunroof         995 995
Stability control 275          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Limited Package 2,426          
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 64 64 64
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,789 1,789 1,789
Package 203A       4,976    
Sunroof         846 846
Options (change) 3,668 2,684 2,485 8,035 3,175 3,175
Options (change) 3,132 2,264 2,134 6,829 2,699 2,699
Destination 645 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $30,608 $34,324 $34,625 $47,775 $49,440 $50,950
Total Invoice $28,436 $31,704 $32,129 $44,105 $45,890 $47,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,045
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT4M5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$30,608$34,324$34,625$47,775$49,440$50,950
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-3,270-4,070-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,183$34,324$33,500$44,505$45,370$46,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$28,436$31,704$32,129$44,105$45,890$47,263
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,044-3,019-3,778-4,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,041$31,704$31,085$41,086$42,112$43,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,044$0$1,026$2,170

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)   $50$50$50
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat   $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
White-letter tires   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,965$6,540$7,665$9,810$10,610$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$3,270$4,070$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-3,019-3,778-4,007

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackExpedition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in119.0 in
Length188.7 in206.5 in
Width69.7 in78.8 in
Height63.2 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.555.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested242551%
Total Not Requested230049%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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