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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: $37,315

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,732

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 547 547    
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars     60 60
Cargo cover     80 80
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 410 410    
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars     51 51
Cargo cover     68 68
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,005 1,005 9,275 7,575
Options (change) 753 753 8,022 6,577
Destination 915 915 645 645
Total Price $37,315 $40,610 $40,120 $40,735
Total Invoice $34,732 $37,757 $36,185 $36,800

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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: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,850
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,315$40,610$40,120$40,735
Adjustments for Features-2,575-5,67500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$34,935$40,120$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0$615
Total Invoice$34,732$37,757$36,185$36,800
Adjustments for Features-2,397-5,27600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,335$32,481$36,185$36,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$146$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,750$11,850$6,175$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$5,675$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,397-5,27600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in113.7 in
Length189.9 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,893 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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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