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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: $42,023

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $10,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $45,950 $53,940
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585      
Class II trailer hitch 547 547    
Remote start 470 470    
Rear bumper protector 107      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
All-weather floor mats 101 101 120 120
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Cargo cover     130 130
Roof rack crossbars     140 140
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323      
Class II trailer hitch 410 410    
Remote start 352 352    
Rear bumper protector 69      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 114 114
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Cargo cover     124 124
Roof rack crossbars     133 133
Options (change) 3,268 1,576 5,960 390
Options (change) 2,562 1,170 5,662 371
Destination 1,010 1,010 995 995
Total Price $42,023 $42,281 $52,905 $55,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,291
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,023$42,281$52,905$55,325
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,185-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,023$42,231$49,720$49,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$55$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2020202020182018
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Curve control  $50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rack$300 $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,825$7,875$11,010$13,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,185$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3,043-5,410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202018
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in112.6 in
Length191.3 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested144040%

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