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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: $35,250

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,255

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOutbackTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.6RSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,295 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $26,460 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 1,550 1,995 1,995 1,995
Limited Package 3,400      
Sunroof 1,445 960 960 960
SYNC   395    
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Navigation system 1,294 1,736 1,736 1,736
Limited Package 3,207      
Sunroof 1,203 835 835 835
SYNC   344    
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Options (change) 6,395 7,420 5,240 5,000
Options (change) 5,704 6,513 4,615 4,405
Destination 775 800 800 800
Total Price $35,465 $35,250 $35,810 $36,550
Total Invoice $32,939 $32,255 $32,823 $33,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOutbackTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.6RSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,465$35,250$35,810$36,550
Adjustments for Features0-275-150-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$34,975$35,660$35,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$675
Total Invoice$32,939$32,255$32,823$33,496
Adjustments for Features0-252-137-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$32,003$32,686$32,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683$668

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOutbackTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.6RSELEddie 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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
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   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,640$5,515$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$150$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-137-825

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackTaurus X
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in112.9 in
Length188.2 in200.3 in
Width71.7 in74.9 in
Height65.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested100029%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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