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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: $33,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $26,707
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 69
Remote start 395 395 395 432
Satellite radio 195 195 195 453
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,800
Sunroof 960 960 960  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Bodyside moldings       238
Cargo net       46
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       82
iPod integration       223
Wheel-lip moldings       432
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 39
Remote start 343 343 343 324
Satellite radio 170 170 170 340
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,501
Sunroof 835 835 835  
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Bodyside moldings       155
Cargo net       30
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       54
iPod integration       145
Wheel-lip moldings       324
Options (change) 7,595 5,710 5,725 4,036
Options (change) 6,656 5,015 5,027 3,082
Destination 800 800 800 695
Total Price $35,425 $36,280 $37,275 $33,226
Total Invoice $32,398 $33,223 $34,118 $30,484

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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: $1,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,374
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,425$36,280$37,275$33,226
Adjustments for Features-590-840-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,835$35,440$35,420$33,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$585$0
Total Invoice$32,398$33,223$34,118$30,484
Adjustments for Features-540-769-1,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,858$32,454$32,420$30,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$562$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082010
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,700$7,715$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$840$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-769-1,6980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurus XForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length200.3 in179.5 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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