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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: $31,027

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,752

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim2.5 XTXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,641 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 369  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
AWD   2,320
Class II trailer hitch 240  
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,807 4,375
Options (change) 1,486 3,937
Destination 625 815
Total Price $31,027 $34,470
Total Invoice $28,752 $32,156

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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: $3,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,599
Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim2.5 XTXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,027$34,470
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,817$34,470
Total Invoice$28,752$32,156
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,557$32,156

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim2.5 XTXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1950

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

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