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Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,735

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,798

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $31,595
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $29,367
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 960 960 960  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Cargo net       42
Universal garage door opener       77
5-speed shiftable automatic       1,200
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 33
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,823
Sunroof 835 835 835  
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Cargo net       28
Universal garage door opener       50
5-speed shiftable automatic       1,094
Options (change) 6,905 5,120 5,135 3,557
Options (change) 6,056 4,502 4,514 3,147
Destination 800 800 800 695
Total Price $34,735 $35,690 $36,685 $35,847
Total Invoice $31,798 $32,710 $33,605 $33,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,342
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,735$35,690$36,685$35,847
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,040-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,735$35,665$35,645$35,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$910$0
Total Invoice$31,798$32,710$33,605$33,209
Adjustments for Features0-23-953-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,798$32,687$32,652$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$889$854$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,065$7,080$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,040$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-953-69

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurus XOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length200.3 in188.7 in
Width74.9 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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