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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: $3,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,127 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Options (change) 3,660 275 275 275
Options (change) 3,258 178 178 178
Destination 685 875 875 875
Total Price $27,325 $30,345 $32,445 $35,445
Total Invoice $25,070 $28,374 $30,296 $33,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,781
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,325$30,345$32,445$35,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,465-8,575-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$23,880$23,870$26,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$25,070$28,374$30,296$33,081
Adjustments for Features0-6,045-8,007-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$22,329$22,289$24,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0$2,602

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$9,165$11,275$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,465$8,575$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,045-8,007-8,190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.9 in
Length197.6 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.074.7 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 headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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