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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $22,980
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $21,127
Limited Package 5,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Sunroof       895
Heated mirrors       35
Limited Package 4,538      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Sunroof       797
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 5,260 260 77 3,660
Options (change) 4,707 169 50 3,258
Destination 695 695 695 685
Total Price $28,250 $32,550 $32,867 $27,325
Total Invoice $26,422 $30,231 $30,669 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,974
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6153hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,250$32,550$32,867$27,325
Adjustments for Features-4,625-4,650-5,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$27,900$27,217$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$3,592$0
Total Invoice$26,422$30,231$30,669$25,070
Adjustments for Features-4,326-4,319-5,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,096$25,912$25,397$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,816$3,301$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,975$7,000$8,000$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$4,650$5,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,326-4,319-5,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.5 in
Length188.7 in197.6 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested222538%
Total Not Requested360062%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested37519%

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