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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6RSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $38,155
Base Invoice $26,643 $35,025
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Options (change) 3,871 0
Options (change) 3,567 0
Destination 795 795
Total Price $33,161 $38,950
Total Invoice $31,005 $35,820

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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: $5,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,466
Model Year20132012
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$33,161$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,161$38,570
Total Invoice$31,005$35,820
Adjustments for Features0-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,005$35,471

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
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
Rearview camera $200
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 wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $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 
Heated front seats$200 
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$4,640$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.9 in
Length189.0 in202.9 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height65.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 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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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 seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested112533%

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