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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: $37,727

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,778

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $43,100
Base Invoice $30,860 $40,191
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Rear bumper protector 95 75
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Cargo tray   100
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Rear bumper protector 61 66
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   122
Cargo tray   87
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,882 6,985
Options (change) 3,068 6,096
Destination 850 895
Total Price $37,727 $50,980
Total Invoice $34,778 $47,182

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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: $10,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,553
Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,727$50,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,727$47,900
Total Invoice$34,778$47,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,778$44,331

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in112.6 in
Length189.6 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		35.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
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 liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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