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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: $37,653

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,995 $31,615 $35,550
Class II trailer hitch 547 547    
Rear bumper protector 107      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
All-weather floor mats 101 101 75 75
Remote start 470 470 385 385
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
AWD     2,320 2,320
255/50R20     1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 410 410    
Rear bumper protector 69      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64 64
Remote start 352 352 327 327
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
AWD     2,112 2,112
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 1,683 1,576 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 1,239 1,170 8,520 6,650
Destination 975 975 815 815
Total Price $37,653 $41,546 $42,195 $43,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,814
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,653$41,546$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features-2,810-5,9100-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,843$35,636$42,195$42,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$0$235

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2019201920092009
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$1700$1700
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 
911 assist  $25$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$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,825$11,925$6,015$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$5,910$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-3050-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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