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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: $35,469

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $10,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,747

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $9,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim2.5 XTSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $41,675
Base Invoice $26,641 $38,862
Limited Package 2,400  
Cargo net 42  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Navigation system 2,000 795
Class II trailer hitch 369  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   135
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Limited Package 2,144  
Cargo net 28  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 66
Navigation system 1,823 694
Class II trailer hitch 240  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   118
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,249 3,305
Options (change) 5,481 2,885
Destination 625 895
Total Price $35,469 $45,875
Total Invoice $32,747 $42,642

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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: $5,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,233
Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim2.5 XTSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,469$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,469$40,860
Total Invoice$32,747$42,642
Adjustments for Features0-4,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,747$37,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim2.5 XTSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
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
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,662

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length188.7 in197.1 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height63.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft380.7 ft3

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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 row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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