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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $38,155
Base Invoice $26,460 $35,025
Sunroof 1,445  
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Sunroof 1,203  
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 6,395 3,850
Options (change) 5,704 3,350
Destination 775 795
Total Price $35,465 $42,800
Total Invoice $32,939 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,435
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/45-19
Total Price$35,465$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$41,930
Total Invoice$32,939$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$38,374

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-796

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.9 in
Length188.2 in202.9 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height65.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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