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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: $10,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,140

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $40,780
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $38,027
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Class II trailer hitch 550 550  
Cargo net 70 70  
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 75
Rear bumper protector 95   85
Remote start 450 450  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 402A     4,130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Roof rack crossbars     135
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Class II trailer hitch 412 412  
Cargo net 45 45  
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 66
Rear bumper protector 61   74
Remote start 337 337  
Trailer Tow Package     497
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 402A     3,604
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Cargo cover     118
Roof rack crossbars     118
Options (change) 3,282 1,592 7,875
Options (change) 2,569 1,177 6,873
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $39,152 $40,662 $49,550
Total Invoice $36,140 $37,687 $45,795

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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: $9,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,795
Model Year201720172013
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSport
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, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,152$40,662$49,550
Adjustments for Features0-250-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,152$40,412$48,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$36,140$37,687$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-232-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,140$37,455$44,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172013
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSport
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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 departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
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
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,900$9,150$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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