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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,369 $30,027 $35,268
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,550 795 795
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Package 205A   2,800  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Cargo cover   135 135
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Limited Package 3,115    
Navigation system 1,294 676 676
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Package 205A   2,380  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,648 8,015 5,215
Options (change) 5,841 6,937 4,557
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $35,568 $40,935 $43,895
Total Invoice $32,935 $37,789 $40,650

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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: $2,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,278
Model Year201120122012
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,568$40,935$43,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$38,145$39,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$32,935$37,789$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,576-4,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$35,213$36,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RXLTLimited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,890$7,680$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,576-4,033

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length188.2 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		34.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft380.7 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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