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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: $34,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,538

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $28,084
SYNC 395      
Interior Convenience Package 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 69
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   363
Remote start 395 395 395 432
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,600
Sunroof 960 960 960  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185
Bodyside moldings       240
Cargo net       48
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       93
Wheel-lip moldings       453
SYNC 344      
Interior Convenience Package 518      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 39
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   272
Remote start 343 343 343 324
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,335
Sunroof 835 835 835  
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120
Bodyside moldings       156
Cargo net       31
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       61
Wheel-lip moldings       340
Options (change) 7,890 6,005 5,725 3,561
Options (change) 6,913 5,272 5,027 2,729
Destination 800 800 800 725
Total Price $35,720 $36,575 $37,275 $34,281
Total Invoice $32,655 $33,480 $34,118 $31,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,209
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Touring
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$35,720$36,575$37,275$34,281
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,015-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$36,325$36,260$34,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$540$0
Total Invoice$32,655$33,480$34,118$31,538
Adjustments for Features0-229-929-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,655$33,251$33,189$31,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$534$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo tray   $40
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,550$7,315$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,015$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-929-92

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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

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%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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