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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,320

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,065

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelTaurusOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $27,395 $31,295
Base Invoice $21,127 $25,512 $29,058
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600    
Front side airbags 390    
Heated mirrors 35    
Universal garage door opener   77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Rear spoiler     380
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534    
Front side airbags 347    
Heated mirrors 31    
Universal garage door opener   50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Rear spoiler     285
Options (change) 3,655 260 457
Options (change) 3,253 169 335
Destination 685 625 625
Total Price $27,320 $28,280 $32,377
Total Invoice $25,065 $26,306 $30,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year200620062006
ModelTaurusOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6175hp H4250hp H6
TransmissionA4T4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,320$28,280$32,377
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$25,605$28,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,322
Total Invoice$25,065$26,306$30,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,488-3,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,065$23,818$26,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,001

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062006
ModelTaurusOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Cassette player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,725$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,488-3,199

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in105.1 in
Length197.6 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested37519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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