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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: $35,847

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,209

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,460 $31,595
Base Invoice $32,565 $29,367
Navigation system 795 2,000
Rear spoiler 275  
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Navigation system 755 1,823
Rear spoiler 261  
All-weather floor mats 86 33
Sunroof 945  
Package 301A / 401A 2,044  
AWD 1,748  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,155 3,557
Options (change) 5,839 3,147
Destination 875 695
Total Price $41,490 $35,847
Total Invoice $39,279 $33,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,490$35,847
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,135$35,847
Total Invoice$39,279$33,209
Adjustments for Features-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,049$33,209

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,030$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length202.9 in188.7 in
Width76.2 in69.7 in
Height60.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.166.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

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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