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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOutback
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $26,369
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,550
Interior Power Package 295      
Sunroof 960 960 960 1,445
Heated front seats 240      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Satellite radio 195      
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Package       3,300
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,294
Interior Power Package 257      
Sunroof 835 835 835 1,203
Heated front seats 209      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Satellite radio 170      
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665  
Limited Package       3,115
Options (change) 7,025 4,805 4,805 6,295
Options (change) 6,170 4,237 4,236 5,612
Destination 825 825 825 725
Total Price $36,120 $36,960 $37,955 $35,215
Total Invoice $32,953 $33,774 $34,669 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year2009200920092011
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$36,120$36,960$37,955$35,215
Adjustments for Features-225-400-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$36,560$36,665$35,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$770$0
Total Invoice$32,953$33,774$34,669$32,706
Adjustments for Features-205-366-1,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,748$33,408$33,491$32,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$743$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920092011
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$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 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40 
Cargo tray   $40
Roof rack   $300
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,615$5,790$6,680$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$400$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-205-366-1,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurus XOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length200.3 in188.2 in
Width74.9 in71.7 in
Height67.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,544 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 Group
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%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested257570%
Total Not Requested112530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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