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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: $33,514

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320072007
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,643 $26,790 $29,361
Limited Package 3,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Limited Package 3,391    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 4,224 5,790 4,340
Options (change) 3,796 5,174 3,942
Destination 795 735 735
Total Price $33,514 $34,895 $36,190
Total Invoice $31,234 $32,699 $34,038

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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: $796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year201320072007
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,514$34,895$36,190
Adjustments for Features0-585-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,514$34,310$35,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$31,234$32,699$34,038
Adjustments for Features0-548-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,234$32,151$33,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,102

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320072007
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr 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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
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 
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$4,490$5,075$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-548-785

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132007
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in113.7 in
Length189.0 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,613 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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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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240070%
Total Not Requested102530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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