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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: $35,566

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,826

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $28,795 $43,315 $50,839
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo net 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 120 120
Universal garage door opener 77    
Class II trailer hitch 369    
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822    
Cargo net 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 114 114
Universal garage door opener 50    
Class II trailer hitch 240    
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 3,926 1,985 390
Options (change) 3,386 1,886 371
Destination 645 945 945
Total Price $35,566 $48,285 $54,570
Total Invoice $32,826 $46,146 $52,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,438
Model Year200820172017
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,566$48,285$54,570
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-11,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,566$42,130$42,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$32,826$46,146$52,155
Adjustments for Features0-5,882-11,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,826$40,264$40,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820172017
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,115$13,270$18,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,882-11,345

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length188.7 in198.3 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height63.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft381.7 ft3

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