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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: $40,280

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $29,245 $32,395
Class II trailer hitch 547 547    
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
Rear bumper protector 107      
All-weather floor mats 101 101 55 55
Remote start 470 470 385 385
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Cargo cover     90 90
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
AWD     2,320 2,325
255/50R20     1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 410 410    
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
Rear bumper protector 69      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 47 47
Remote start 352 352 326 326
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Cargo cover     77 77
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
AWD     2,111 2,117
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 1,683 1,576 10,250 7,465
Options (change) 1,239 1,170 8,930 6,564
Destination 1,050 1,050 785 785
Total Price $40,728 $42,571 $40,280 $40,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,070
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 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$40,728$42,571$40,280$40,645
Adjustments for Features-2,700-5,80000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,028$36,771$40,280$40,645
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0$365

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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 
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
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  
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  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $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  
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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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$8,775$11,875$6,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$5,800$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-152-30200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212008
ModelOutbackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in113.7 in
Length191.3 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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