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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $9,401

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,102

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $38,155
Base Invoice $28,258 $35,025
Rear spoiler 380  
Cargo net 42  
Universal garage door opener 77  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 28  
Universal garage door opener 50  
All-weather floor mats 33 65
Navigation system 1,823 1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 2,554 3,925
Options (change) 2,219 3,415
Destination 625 795
Total Price $33,474 $42,875
Total Invoice $31,102 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422
Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$33,474$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,474$41,005
Total Invoice$31,102$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,102$37,524

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,711

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length186.2 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height59.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%

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