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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,197

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $803

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,586

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOutbackTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $28,795 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 77      
Cargo net 42      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 57 57 57
Navigation system 1,822 1,736 1,736 1,736
Universal garage door opener 50      
Cargo net 28      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 3,557 6,905 4,880 4,880
Options (change) 3,146 6,057 4,294 4,293
Destination 645 825 825 825
Total Price $35,197 $36,000 $37,035 $38,030
Total Invoice $32,586 $32,840 $33,831 $34,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $222
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOutbackTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,197$36,000$37,035$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-35-410-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,197$35,965$36,625$36,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660$765
Total Invoice$32,586$32,840$33,831$34,726
Adjustments for Features0-32-375-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,586$32,808$33,456$33,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$648$731

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOutbackTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
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$6,455$6,490$6,865$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35$410$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32-375-1,187

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackTaurus X
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length188.7 in200.3 in
Width69.7 in74.9 in
Height63.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.547.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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