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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,127 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 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      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 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) 3,660 886 886 518
Options (change) 3,258 613 613 337
Destination 685 795 795 795
Total Price $27,325 $28,676 $30,076 $31,308
Total Invoice $25,070 $26,714 $27,994 $29,216

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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: $2,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,394
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,325$28,676$30,076$31,308
Adjustments for Features0-4,335-5,235-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$24,341$24,841$25,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,632
Total Invoice$25,070$26,714$27,994$29,216
Adjustments for Features0-4,038-4,873-4,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$22,676$23,121$24,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$1,561

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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 
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   
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
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, passenger $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$2,850$7,185$8,085$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335$5,235$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,038-4,873-4,979

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.0 in
Length197.6 in169.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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