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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelTaurusOutback
TrimSHO3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,770 $28,195
Base Invoice $40,418 $26,369
Navigation system 795 1,550
Sunroof 995 1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system 755 1,294
Sunroof 945 1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Options (change) 1,790 6,295
Options (change) 1,700 5,612
Destination 875 725
Total Price $45,435 $35,215
Total Invoice $42,993 $32,706

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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: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,183
Model Year20182011
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)245/45-20225/60-17
Total Price$45,435$35,215
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,155$35,215
Total Invoice$42,993$32,706
Adjustments for Features-3,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,889$32,706

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182011
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 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
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 headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,120$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,343 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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