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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: $33,748

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $40,780
Base Invoice $26,643 $38,027
Limited Package 3,600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   135
Cargo cover   135
Limited Package 3,391  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   118
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,458 840
Options (change) 3,980 733
Destination 795 895
Total Price $33,748 $42,515
Total Invoice $31,418 $39,655

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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: $5,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,178
Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$33,748$42,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,748$39,235
Total Invoice$31,418$39,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,418$36,596

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,140$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,059

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length189.0 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested255074%
Total Not Requested87526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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