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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: $27,300

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelTaurusOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,980 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $21,127 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Heated mirrors 35        
Sunroof 895        
Limited Package   2,800 2,700    
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183  
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Heated mirrors 31        
Sunroof 797        
Limited Package   2,520 2,426    
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119  
Options (change) 3,660 3,060 2,960 260 77
Options (change) 3,258 2,689 2,595 169 50
Destination 685 645 645 645 645
Total Price $27,325 $27,300 $29,900 $31,900 $32,217
Total Invoice $25,070 $25,522 $27,899 $29,609 $30,045

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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: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,834
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelTaurusOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine153hp V6170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionA4M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,325$27,300$29,900$31,900$32,217
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-5,215-4,590-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$23,785$24,685$27,310$26,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$3,525$2,717
Total Invoice$25,070$25,522$27,899$29,609$30,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,286-4,866-4,260-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$22,236$23,033$25,349$24,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$797$3,113$2,479

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelTaurusOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control$100  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$6,215$7,915$7,290$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$5,215$4,590$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,286-4,866-4,260-5,330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in105.1 in
Length197.6 in188.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.066.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested147550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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