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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: $33,429

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,179

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Base Price $28,495 $27,490
Base Invoice $26,643 $25,606
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Electronics Package   545
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Electronics Package   463
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 4,139 7,630
Options (change) 3,741 6,918
Destination 795 785
Total Price $33,429 $35,905
Total Invoice $31,179 $33,309

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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: $3,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year20132008
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, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,429$35,905
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,189$35,905
Total Invoice$31,179$33,309
Adjustments for Features-1,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,022$33,309

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20132008
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $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$5,540$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1570

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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 Year20132008
ModelOutbackExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Wheelbase107.9 in130.5 in
Length189.0 in210.2 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,613 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227566%
Total Not Requested115034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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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