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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,818 Subaru Outback 3.6R | |||
| Difference: $4,047 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168 Subaru Outback 3.6R | |||
| Difference: $2,800 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Outback | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.6R | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,295 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $26,460 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Limited Package | 3,400 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Sunroof | 1,445 | 850 | 850 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 353 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 60 | 60 | |
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 2,225 | 2,225 | |
| Limited Package | 3,207 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,294 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Sunroof | 1,203 | 723 | 723 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 229 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 51 | 51 | |
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 1,980 | 1,980 | |
| Options (change) | 6,748 | 9,020 | 7,320 |
| Options (change) | 5,933 | 7,805 | 6,360 |
| Destination | 775 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $35,818 | $39,865 | $40,480 |
| Total Invoice | $33,168 | $35,968 | $36,583 |
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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: $3,862 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,633 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Outback | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.6R | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 256hp H6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/4L | 4WD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $35,818 | $39,865 | $40,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -185 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,818 | $39,680 | $40,295 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $33,168 | $35,968 | $36,583 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -167 | -167 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,168 | $35,801 | $36,416 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Outback | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.6R | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | $2200 | $2200 | |
| 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 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,065 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $185 | $185 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -167 | -167 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Outback | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,597 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 40% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 55% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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