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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: $39,152

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,140

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $16,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $50,839
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Class II trailer hitch 550 550  
Cargo net 70 70  
Remote start 450 450  
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Rear bumper protector 95   75
All-weather floor mats 72 72 120
Roof rack crossbars     140
Cargo cover     130
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Class II trailer hitch 412 412  
Cargo net 45 45  
Remote start 337 337  
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Rear bumper protector 61   71
All-weather floor mats 46 46 114
Roof rack crossbars     133
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 3,282 1,592 465
Options (change) 2,569 1,177 442
Destination 875 875 945
Total Price $39,152 $40,662 $54,645
Total Invoice $36,140 $37,687 $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: $9,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,246
Model Year201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,152$40,662$54,645
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,152$40,412$48,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$36,140$37,687$52,226
Adjustments for Features0-232-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,140$37,455$46,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,675$14,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-5,840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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