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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: $38,952

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,846

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $891

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,227 $27,273 $30,178
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Class II trailer hitch 550    
Remote start 450 385 385
All-weather floor mats 72 55 55
Wheel-lip moldings 450    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Cargo cover   90 90
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Class II trailer hitch 412    
Remote start 337 326 326
All-weather floor mats 46 47 47
Wheel-lip moldings 337    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Cargo cover   77 77
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,707 9,955 7,465
Options (change) 3,769 8,679 6,564
Destination 850 785 785
Total Price $38,952 $39,985 $40,645
Total Invoice $35,846 $36,737 $37,527

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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: $5,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,354
Model Year201620082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,952$39,985$40,645
Adjustments for Features-4,8500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,102$39,985$40,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$35,846$36,737$37,527
Adjustments for Features-4,4630-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,383$36,737$37,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$559

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
ModelOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
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 second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,675$4,825$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4630-231

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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