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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 547 547  
Rear bumper protector 107    
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 75
Remote start 470 470 385
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD     2,320
Class II trailer hitch 410 410  
Rear bumper protector 69    
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64
Remote start 352 352 327
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 1,683 1,576 4,760
Options (change) 1,239 1,170 4,264
Destination 915 915 815
Total Price $37,993 $41,181 $34,855
Total Invoice $35,218 $38,174 $32,483

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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: $4,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,213
Model Year201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,993$41,181$34,855
Adjustments for Features-7,495-10,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,498$30,586$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$88$0
Total Invoice$35,218$38,174$32,483
Adjustments for Features-6,948-9,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$28,353$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$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$200 
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,675$14,775$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,495$10,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,948-9,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
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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