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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: $36,174

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,367 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 369    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 240    
All-weather floor mats 33 64 64
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823 2,129 1,696
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,884 9,380 7,180
Options (change) 3,359 8,193 6,323
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $36,174 $41,810 $43,545
Total Invoice $33,421 $38,327 $40,039

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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: $5,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year200920092009
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,174$41,810$43,545
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,174$41,530$41,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$33,421$38,327$40,039
Adjustments for Features0-257-1,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,421$38,070$38,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$332

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
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  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,825$7,105$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-1,637

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,605 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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