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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,097

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,371

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Base Price $31,595 $27,490
Base Invoice $29,367 $25,606
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Electronics Package   545
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Sunroof   850
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
All-weather floor mats 33 47
Navigation system 1,823 1,696
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Electronics Package   463
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Sunroof   723
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 3,807 10,865
Options (change) 3,309 9,651
Destination 695 785
Total Price $36,097 $39,140
Total Invoice $33,371 $36,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,919
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Engine243hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,097$39,140
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,747$39,140
Total Invoice$33,371$36,042
Adjustments for Features-1,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,123$36,042

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,075$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Wheelbase105.1 in130.5 in
Length188.7 in210.2 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height63.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

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