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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $22,980
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $21,127
Safety and Security Package         995
Preferred Equipment Group         1,735
Sunroof         895
Heated mirrors         35
Safety and Security Package         886
Preferred Equipment Group         1,544
Sunroof         797
Heated mirrors         31
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,258
Destination 875 875 875 875 685
Total Price $33,265 $35,870 $36,870 $39,070 $27,325
Total Invoice $31,218 $33,571 $34,531 $36,510 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,567
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6153hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,265$35,870$36,870$39,070$27,325
Adjustments for Features-7,875-8,375-11,775-11,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,390$27,495$25,095$27,295$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$295$2,400$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,218$33,571$34,531$36,510$25,070
Adjustments for Features-7,390-7,838-11,028-11,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,828$25,733$23,503$25,507$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$325$2,230$0$2,004$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,075$10,575$13,975$13,975$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,875$8,375$11,775$11,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,390-7,838-11,028-11,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172006
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in108.5 in
Length189.6 in197.6 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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