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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,504

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,641 $26,790 $29,361
Limited Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 369    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 77    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Cargo cover   90 90
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Limited Package 2,144    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 240    
All-weather floor mats 33 47 47
Navigation system 1,823 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 50    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Cargo cover   77 77
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 6,284 8,495 7,045
Options (change) 5,503 7,474 6,242
Destination 625 735 735
Total Price $35,504 $37,600 $38,895
Total Invoice $32,769 $34,999 $36,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $894
Model Year200620072007
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,504$37,600$38,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,504$36,165$37,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$32,769$34,999$36,338
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$33,663$34,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,101

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620072007
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,390$6,825$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-1,574

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length188.7 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height63.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested125054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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