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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: $33,730

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,857

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $27,620
Base Invoice $29,367 $25,388
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 57
Navigation system 1,823 1,736
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 3,438 5,310
Options (change) 3,069 4,669
Destination 695 800
Total Price $35,728 $33,730
Total Invoice $33,131 $30,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,728$33,730
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,028$33,730
Total Invoice$33,131$30,857
Adjustments for Features-1,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,555$30,857

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length188.7 in200.4 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height63.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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