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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: $33,730

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,857

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,620 $30,995
Base Invoice $25,388 $28,795
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 33
Navigation system 1,736 1,822
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 5,310 3,438
Options (change) 4,669 3,068
Destination 800 645
Total Price $33,730 $35,078
Total Invoice $30,857 $32,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,730$35,078
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,730$33,438
Total Invoice$30,857$32,508
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,857$30,988

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,520

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length200.4 in188.7 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height61.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.266.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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