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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: $34,291

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,912

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $39,980
Base Invoice $26,460 $36,882
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 710
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Options (change) 5,221 795
Options (change) 4,677 710
Destination 775 825
Total Price $34,291 $41,600
Total Invoice $31,912 $38,417

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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: $5,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,838
Model Year20122014
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, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/45-19
Total Price$34,291$41,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,291$39,795
Total Invoice$31,912$38,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,912$36,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122014
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt 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$4,215$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122014
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.4,343 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 seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
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 Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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