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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: $30,290

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,134

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,643 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Satellite radio 461  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Satellite radio 346  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,000 4,300
Options (change) 696 3,873
Destination 795 815
Total Price $30,290 $34,395
Total Invoice $28,134 $32,092

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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: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,116
Model Year20132010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$30,290$34,395
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$34,395
Total Invoice$28,134$32,092
Adjustments for Features-1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,976$32,092

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1580

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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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