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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $806

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,860 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 450 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Remote start 337 327
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,816 4,760
Options (change) 1,322 4,264
Destination 850 815
Total Price $35,661 $34,855
Total Invoice $33,032 $32,483

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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: $4,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,439
Model Year20152010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,661$34,855
Adjustments for Features-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,276$34,855
Total Invoice$33,032$32,483
Adjustments for Features-4,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$32,483

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,090$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in113.7 in
Length189.6 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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