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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: $41,454

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $3,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelTaurusOutbackOutback
TrimSHOLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,155 $37,995 $39,945
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Package 402A 3,100    
Navigation system 1,550    
Remote start 425 470 470
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Cargo net   81 81
Metal pedals   172 172
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Package 402A 2,697    
Navigation system 1,349    
Remote start 398 352 352
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Cargo net   52 52
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 6,345 2,409 824
Options (change) 5,549 1,904 581
Destination 795 1,050 1,050
Total Price $45,295 $41,454 $41,819

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,870
Model Year201220212021
ModelTaurusOutbackOutback
TrimSHOLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,295$41,454$41,819
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,295$38,149$38,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220212021
ModelTaurusOutbackOutback
TrimSHOLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,645$8,950$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236-132

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122021
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in108.1 in
Length202.9 in191.3 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.175.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180057%
Total Not Requested135043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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