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Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $26,116
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Heated front seats 240 240    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55
Satellite radio 195 195 195 445
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
4-speed automatic       1,000
Cargo net       46
Rear bumper protector       72
Universal garage door opener       87
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Heated front seats 209 209    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 33
Satellite radio 170 170 170 334
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
4-speed automatic       909
Cargo net       30
Rear bumper protector       47
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 4,810 3,320 3,335 1,888
Options (change) 4,233 2,936 2,948 1,528
Destination 800 800 800 645
Total Price $32,640 $33,890 $34,885 $30,428
Total Invoice $29,975 $31,144 $32,039 $28,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,640$33,890$34,885$30,428
Adjustments for Features-1,590-2,015-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,050$31,875$31,855$30,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$805$0
Total Invoice$29,975$31,144$32,039$28,289
Adjustments for Features-1,460-1,852-2,7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,515$29,292$29,256$28,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$777$741$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,575$7,000$8,015$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$2,015$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,460-1,852-2,7830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus XForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in99.4 in
Length200.3 in176.6 in
Width74.9 in68.3 in
Height67.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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