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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: $35,197

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,788

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,586

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $37,105
Base Invoice $28,795 $35,064
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 90
Navigation system 2,000 795
Universal garage door opener 77  
Cargo net 42  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 86
Navigation system 1,822 755
Universal garage door opener 50  
Cargo net 28  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Rear spoiler   261
Sunroof   945
AWD   1,748
Options (change) 3,557 4,005
Options (change) 3,146 3,795
Destination 645 875
Total Price $35,197 $41,985
Total Invoice $32,586 $39,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,673
Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$35,197$41,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,197$39,370
Total Invoice$32,586$39,734
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,586$37,259

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$6,740$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,475

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length188.7 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height63.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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