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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: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelTaurusOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,980 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $21,127 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Heated mirrors 35        
Sunroof 895        
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Heated mirrors 31        
Sunroof 797        
Options (change) 3,660 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,258 0 0 0 0
Destination 685 915 915 915 915
Total Price $27,325 $33,610 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $25,070 $31,538 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,398
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelTaurusOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine153hp V6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,325$33,610$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-8,125-9,025-12,125-12,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,485$27,285$25,280$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$2,005$0$2,200
Total Invoice$25,070$31,538$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-7,624-8,446-11,354-11,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$23,914$25,533$23,672$25,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$1,861$0$2,003

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelTaurusOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$10,325$11,225$14,325$14,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,125$9,025$12,125$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,624-8,446-11,354-11,329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in108.1 in
Length197.6 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.073.3 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%

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