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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: $37,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,717

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,860 $35,268
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Blind spot warning system   595
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   120
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Blind spot warning system   506
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 3,787 7,340
Options (change) 3,007 6,364
Destination 850 825
Total Price $37,632 $46,020
Total Invoice $34,717 $42,457

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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: $5,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,958
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,632$46,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,632$43,005
Total Invoice$34,717$42,457
Adjustments for Features0-2,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,717$39,675

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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 
Cargo tray$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 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,782

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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.4,731 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 Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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