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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: $36,018

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,376

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,034 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,300 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Cargo cover   90 90
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,085 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Cargo cover   77 77
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,098 9,515 7,025
Options (change) 2,517 8,306 6,191
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $36,018 $39,545 $40,205
Total Invoice $33,376 $36,364 $37,154

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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: $3,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,011
Model Year201420082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,018$39,545$40,205
Adjustments for Features-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,993$39,545$39,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$33,376$36,364$37,154
Adjustments for Features-230-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,353$36,364$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$559

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,015$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-231

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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