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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: $38,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,650

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,034 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,300    
Sunroof 1,445    
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,085    
Sunroof 1,203    
Special Appearance Package 835    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 5,898 3,260 270
Options (change) 4,791 3,097 257
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $38,818 $50,205 $55,205
Total Invoice $35,650 $47,975 $52,764

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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: $5,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,764
Model Year201420182018
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 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$38,818$50,205$55,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,820-9,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,818$44,385$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960
Total Invoice$35,650$47,975$52,764
Adjustments for Features0-5,561-9,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,650$42,414$43,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$926

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420182018
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$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$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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
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 $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$6,315$12,135$16,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,820$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,561-9,424

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142018
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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