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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,635 Ford Taurus SE | |||||
| Difference: $2,471 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736 Ford Taurus SE | |||||
| Difference: $2,416 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SEL | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,830 | $22,980 | $26,495 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $19,400 | $21,127 | $24,814 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | 1,735 | |||
| Front buckets | 125 | ||||
| CD player | 150 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 95 | 35 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | 240 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | |||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | 1,544 | |||
| Front buckets | 112 | ||||
| CD player | 134 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 85 | 31 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 797 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | 797 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | 156 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,120 | 3,660 | 886 | 886 | 518 |
| Options (change) | 3,651 | 3,258 | 613 | 613 | 337 |
| Destination | 685 | 685 | 725 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $25,635 | $27,325 | $28,106 | $29,606 | $31,238 |
| Total Invoice | $23,736 | $25,070 | $26,152 | $27,524 | $29,146 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,069 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,739 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SEL | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $25,635 | $27,325 | $28,106 | $29,606 | $31,238 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,255 | -5,540 | -6,640 | -6,740 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,635 | $26,070 | $22,566 | $22,966 | $24,498 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $435 | $0 | $400 | $1,932 |
| Total Invoice | $23,736 | $25,070 | $26,152 | $27,524 | $29,146 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,151 | -5,155 | -6,173 | -6,289 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,736 | $23,919 | $20,997 | $21,351 | $22,857 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $183 | $0 | $354 | $1,860 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SEL | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,045 | $3,300 | $7,585 | $8,685 | $8,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,255 | $5,540 | $6,640 | $6,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,151 | -5,155 | -6,173 | -6,289 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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