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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: $33,833

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $13,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,473

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $13,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,643 $43,883 $51,512
Limited Package 3,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Cargo cover   130 130
Limited Package 3,391    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 4,543 270 270
Options (change) 4,035 257 257
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $33,833 $47,215 $55,205
Total Invoice $31,473 $45,135 $52,764

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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: $6,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,358
Model Year201320182018
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,833$47,215$55,205
Adjustments for Features0-6,595-13,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,833$40,620$41,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$31,473$45,135$52,764
Adjustments for Features0-6,304-12,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,473$38,831$39,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320182018
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6RSportPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,865$11,460$18,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,595$13,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,304-12,913

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length189.0 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft381.7 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 seat100Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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 Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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