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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,320

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $373

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,065

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,127 $24,930 $26,116
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600    
Front side airbags 390    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534    
Front side airbags 347    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 3,655 353 623
Options (change) 3,253 230 405
Destination 685 645 645
Total Price $27,320 $27,693 $29,163
Total Invoice $25,065 $25,805 $27,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,251
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,320$27,693$29,163
Adjustments for Features0-3,210-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$24,483$26,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$25,065$25,805$27,166
Adjustments for Features0-2,991-2,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,065$22,814$24,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$2,700$5,910$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,991-2,324

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in99.4 in
Length197.6 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.057.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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