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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,980 $23,495
Base Invoice $21,127 $22,123
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Sunroof 895 1,445
Heated mirrors 35  
Limited Package   4,600
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Sunroof 797 1,203
Heated mirrors 31  
Limited Package   4,241
Options (change) 3,660 6,045
Options (change) 3,258 5,444
Destination 685 795
Total Price $27,325 $30,335
Total Invoice $25,070 $28,362

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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: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine153hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,325$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,670
Total Invoice$25,070$28,362
Adjustments for Features0-4,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$24,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$1,700$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,362

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in107.9 in
Length197.6 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.071.3 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested197546%
Total Not Requested231554%

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