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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: $35,038

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,445

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,186 $27,273 $30,178
Limited Package 3,000    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Sunroof 995    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Cargo cover   90 90
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Limited Package 2,838    
Navigation system 1,668 1,696 1,696
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Sunroof 829    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Cargo cover   77 77
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,348 9,515 7,025
Options (change) 5,564 8,306 6,191
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $35,038 $39,545 $40,205
Total Invoice $32,445 $36,364 $37,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,367
Model Year201020082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,038$39,545$40,205
Adjustments for Features0-600-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,038$38,945$39,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$32,445$36,364$37,154
Adjustments for Features0-552-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,445$35,812$36,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie 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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,565$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-785

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in113.7 in
Length188.2 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		34.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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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