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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: $37,927

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,081

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $37,105
Base Invoice $31,227 $35,064
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Cargo net 70  
All-weather floor mats 72 90
Remote start 450  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,850
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Cargo net 45  
All-weather floor mats 46 86
Remote start 337  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Rear spoiler   261
Sunroof   945
AWD   1,748
Options (change) 3,682 6,000
Options (change) 3,004 5,690
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,927 $43,980
Total Invoice $35,081 $41,629

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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: $6,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,006
Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,927$43,980
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,432$43,980
Total Invoice$35,081$41,629
Adjustments for Features-4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,623$41,629

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,150$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162018
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.4,196 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

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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