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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: $36,802

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,078

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $38,155
Base Invoice $30,860 $35,025
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Metal pedals 170  
Cargo net 70  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 450 425
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Metal pedals 110  
Cargo net 45  
All-weather floor mats 46 65
Remote start 337 398
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 2,957 5,150
Options (change) 2,368 4,509
Destination 850 795
Total Price $36,802 $44,100
Total Invoice $34,078 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,941
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$36,802$44,100
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,057$44,100
Total Invoice$34,078$40,329
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,388$40,329

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,740$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.9 in
Length189.6 in202.9 in
Width72.4 in76.2 in
Height66.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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