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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: $33,905

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,075

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $31,569
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Heated front seats 240 240    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 72
Remote start 395 395 395 445
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Power liftgate 475 475    
Sunroof 960 960 960  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Limited Ultimate Package     825  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199
Universal garage door opener       76
Cargo net       90
Rear bumper protector       95
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Heated front seats 209 209    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 46
Remote start 343 343 343 333
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Power liftgate 413 413    
Sunroof 835 835 835  
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Limited Ultimate Package     718  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129
Universal garage door opener       49
Cargo net       58
Rear bumper protector       61
Options (change) 6,075 4,190 4,555 977
Options (change) 5,333 3,692 4,009 676
Destination 800 800 800 850
Total Price $33,905 $34,760 $36,105 $35,622
Total Invoice $31,075 $31,900 $33,100 $33,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $687
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,905$34,760$36,105$35,622
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,465-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,905$34,510$34,640$34,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$735$0
Total Invoice$31,075$31,900$33,100$33,095
Adjustments for Features0-229-1,343-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,075$31,671$31,757$31,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$682$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForester
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
PIN Code Access   $10
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 cladding (gray/black)   $250
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,400$7,615$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,465$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-1,343-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelTaurus XForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.3 in180.9 in
Width74.9 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft374.7 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 headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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