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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: $38,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,768

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,034 $38,862
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation system 1,300  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   135
Cargo tray   115
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation system 1,085  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   118
Cargo tray   99
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,712 7,830
Options (change) 4,670 6,832
Destination 825 895
Total Price $38,632 $50,400
Total Invoice $35,529 $46,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,789
Model Year20142014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$38,632$50,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,632$45,780
Total Invoice$35,529$46,589
Adjustments for Features0-4,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,529$42,318

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$5,700$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,271

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
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

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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