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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: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $30,670
Base Invoice $26,460 $28,053
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,995
Sunroof 1,445 895
AWD   1,850
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,736
Sunroof 1,203 779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 6,395 4,740
Options (change) 5,704 4,179
Destination 775 825
Total Price $35,465 $36,235
Total Invoice $32,939 $33,057

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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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $861
Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,465$36,235
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$36,235
Total Invoice$32,939$33,057
Adjustments for Features-7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,196$33,057

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7430

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.9 in
Length188.2 in200.4 in
Width71.7 in74.5 in
Height65.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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 seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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