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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $27,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $27,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackExpeditionExpedition
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $51,695 $62,585
Base Invoice $26,460 $49,369 $59,769
Limited Package 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 740 740
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Sunroof 1,445    
Equipment Group 202A   5,605  
4WD   3,010 3,120
Panoramic sunroof   1,475 1,475
Limited Package 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 702 702
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Sunroof 1,203    
Equipment Group 202A   5,325  
4WD   2,874 2,979
Panoramic sunroof   1,401 1,401
Options (change) 6,748 10,830 5,335
Options (change) 5,933 10,302 5,082
Destination 775 1,195 1,195
Total Price $35,818 $63,720 $69,115
Total Invoice $33,168 $60,866 $66,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,811
Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackExpeditionExpedition
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6375hp V6375hp V6
TransmissionT5T10T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17275/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$35,818$63,720$69,115
Adjustments for Features0-7,210-7,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$56,510$61,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,720
Total Invoice$33,168$60,866$66,046
Adjustments for Features0-6,887-7,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$53,979$58,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,532

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackExpeditionExpedition
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,315$13,525$14,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,210$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,887-7,535

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackExpedition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in122.5 in
Length188.2 in210.0 in
Width71.7 in79.9 in
Height65.7 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Equipment Group 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power release, second row seats50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power-folding headrests, third row seats50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172536%
Total Not Requested307564%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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