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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: $34,320

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,370

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $27,620
Base Invoice $31,227 $25,388
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450 395
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337 343
All-weather floor mats 46 57
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 3,612 5,900
Options (change) 2,959 5,182
Destination 850 800
Total Price $37,857 $34,320
Total Invoice $35,036 $31,370

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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: $2,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,211
Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,857$34,320
Adjustments for Features-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,507$34,320
Total Invoice$35,036$31,370
Adjustments for Features-5,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,159$31,370

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,025$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.9 in
Length189.6 in200.4 in
Width72.4 in74.5 in
Height66.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested38518%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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