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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: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,155 $27,995
Base Invoice $35,025 $26,186
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850 2,000
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610 1,668
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 3,850 5,995
Options (change) 3,350 5,335
Destination 795 695
Total Price $42,800 $34,685
Total Invoice $39,170 $32,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/60-17
Total Price$42,800$34,685
Adjustments for Features-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,430$34,685
Total Invoice$39,170$32,216
Adjustments for Features-1,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,916$32,216

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,635$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length202.9 in188.2 in
Width76.2 in71.7 in
Height60.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.171.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested107532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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