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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: $32,295

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $781

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,684

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $26,643
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
Interior Power Package 295      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Package       3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       186
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
Interior Power Package 257      
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Package       3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       121
Options (change) 4,465 2,285 2,045 3,786
Options (change) 3,942 2,044 1,834 3,512
Destination 800 800 800 795
Total Price $32,295 $32,855 $33,595 $33,076
Total Invoice $29,684 $30,252 $30,925 $30,950

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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: $1,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,749
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$32,295$32,855$33,595$33,076
Adjustments for Features-525-400-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,770$32,455$32,445$33,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$675$0
Total Invoice$29,684$30,252$30,925$30,950
Adjustments for Features-483-368-1,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,201$29,884$29,866$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$665$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.6R
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   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,465$6,215$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$400$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-483-368-1,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurus XOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length200.3 in189.0 in
Width74.9 in71.7 in
Height67.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested97528%

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