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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: $11,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,778

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $30,860 $43,315 $50,839
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195    
Class II trailer hitch 550    
Cargo net 70    
Remote start 450    
Wheel-lip moldings 450    
Rear bumper protector 95 75 75
All-weather floor mats 72 120 120
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Cargo cover   130 130
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    
Rear bumper protector 61 71 71
All-weather floor mats 46 114 114
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 3,882 2,710 465
Options (change) 3,068 2,576 442
Destination 850 945 945
Total Price $37,727 $49,010 $54,645
Total Invoice $34,778 $46,836 $52,226

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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: $7,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,637
Model Year201520172017
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,727$49,010$54,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-8,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,727$45,430$45,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$34,778$46,836$52,226
Adjustments for Features0-3,421-8,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,778$43,415$43,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$429

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520172017
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,965$10,545$15,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,421-8,382

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in112.6 in
Length189.6 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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