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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: $36,519

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,857

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $42,770
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $40,418
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 90
Remote start 470 470 470 470  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81  
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Navigation system         795
Driver Assist Package         1,995
Sunroof         995
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 86
Remote start 352 352 352 352  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52  
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Navigation system         755
Driver Assist Package         1,895
Sunroof         945
Options (change) 2,909 2,409 824 824 3,875
Options (change) 2,319 1,904 581 581 3,681
Destination 915 915 915 915 875
Total Price $36,519 $38,719 $38,229 $40,429 $47,520
Total Invoice $33,857 $35,883 $35,607 $37,585 $44,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,086
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$36,519$38,719$38,229$40,429$47,520
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,045-1,135-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,474$37,674$37,094$39,294$47,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0
Total Invoice$33,857$35,883$35,607$37,585$44,974
Adjustments for Features-969-968-1,057-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$34,915$34,550$36,530$44,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,027$1,662$3,642$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTaurus
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Safety key    $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,050$8,140$8,140$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,045$1,135$1,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-969-968-1,057-1,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.9 in
Length189.9 in202.9 in
Width72.4 in76.2 in
Height66.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,970 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 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240061%
Total Not Requested155039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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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