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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: $37,993

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,218

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Class II trailer hitch 547 547      
Rear bumper protector 107        
All-weather floor mats 101 101 75 75 75
Remote start 470 470 345 345 345
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458      
Navigation system     2,105 2,105 2,105
4WD w/low range     2,900 2,900 2,900
Heated second row seats     395    
Package 203A     5,855    
Sunroof       995 995
Class II trailer hitch 410 410      
Rear bumper protector 69        
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64 64 64
Remote start 352 352 293 293 293
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343      
Navigation system     1,789 1,789 1,789
4WD w/low range     2,639 2,639 2,639
Heated second row seats     336    
Package 203A     4,976    
Sunroof       846 846
Options (change) 1,683 1,576 11,675 6,420 6,420
Options (change) 1,239 1,170 10,097 5,631 5,631
Destination 915 915 995 995 995
Total Price $37,993 $41,181 $51,415 $52,685 $54,195
Total Invoice $35,218 $38,174 $47,373 $48,822 $50,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,810
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$37,993$41,181$51,415$52,685$54,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-1,460-2,060-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,993$38,081$49,955$50,625$51,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$88$0$670$1,930
Total Invoice$35,218$38,174$47,373$48,822$50,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,874-1,345-1,909-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,218$35,300$46,028$46,913$48,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0$885$2,027

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Backup collision intervention $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack$300 $300$300$300
Roof rails $250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)  $50$50$50
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation app$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25$25
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
White-letter tires  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,900$12,000$10,360$10,960$11,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$1,460$2,060$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,874-1,345-1,909-2,140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackExpedition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in119.0 in
Length189.9 in206.5 in
Width72.4 in78.8 in
Height66.1 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.5,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.555.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested312566%
Total Not Requested160034%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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