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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: $34,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,902

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $31,295
Base Invoice $40,418 $29,058
Navigation system 795 2,000
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
Rear spoiler   380
Navigation system 755 1,823
Sunroof 945  
All-weather floor mats 86 33
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
Rear spoiler   285
Options (change) 1,880 2,554
Options (change) 1,786 2,219
Destination 875 625
Total Price $45,525 $34,474
Total Invoice $43,079 $31,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,086
Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$45,525$34,474
Adjustments for Features-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$34,474
Total Invoice$43,079$31,902
Adjustments for Features-5,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,988$31,902

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 steering wheel, manual $150
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 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,255$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length202.9 in186.2 in
Width76.2 in69.7 in
Height60.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 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 in36.5 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 Volume20.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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