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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: $42,394

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $12,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $52,970
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Class II trailer hitch 547 547  
Cargo net 81 81  
Remote start 470 470  
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 75
Rear bumper protector 107   75
Roof rack crossbars     140
Cargo tray     100
Cargo cover     130
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Class II trailer hitch 410 410  
Cargo net 52 52  
Remote start 352 352  
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 71
Rear bumper protector 69   71
Roof rack crossbars     133
Cargo tray     95
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 3,349 1,657 520
Options (change) 2,614 1,222 494
Destination 1,050 1,050 945
Total Price $42,394 $42,652 $54,435

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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: $6,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,563
Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,394$42,652$54,435
Adjustments for Features0-50-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,394$42,602$49,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbackExplorer
TrimLimited XTTouring XTPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,985$8,035$13,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-5,194

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
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 Weight3,885 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
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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