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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Base Price $28,195 $27,490
Base Invoice $26,369 $25,606
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550 1,995
Sunroof 1,445 850
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Limited Package 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294 1,696
Sunroof 1,203 723
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 6,648 10,985
Options (change) 5,841 9,770
Destination 725 785
Total Price $35,568 $39,260
Total Invoice $32,935 $36,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,932
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,374
Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Engine256hp H6292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,568$39,260
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,328$39,260
Total Invoice$32,935$36,161
Adjustments for Features-1,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,787$36,161

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6RLimited
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,940$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1480

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Wheelbase107.9 in130.5 in
Length188.2 in210.2 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240065%
Total Not Requested130035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

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