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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: $29,285 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $273 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,870 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $640 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,635 | $27,620 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $21,801 | $25,388 | $26,005 |
| Interior Convenience Package | 895 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||
| Heated front seats | 240 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 55 |
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |
| AWD | 1,850 | 1,850 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 800 | ||
| Interior Convenience Package | 779 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||
| Heated front seats | 209 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 57 | 33 |
| Sunroof | 779 | 779 | |
| AWD | 1,666 | 1,666 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 728 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,850 | 2,820 | 1,038 |
| Options (change) | 4,269 | 2,502 | 880 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 625 |
| Total Price | $29,285 | $31,240 | $29,558 |
| Total Invoice | $26,870 | $28,690 | $27,510 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $553 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $897 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 230hp H4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 21/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $29,285 | $31,240 | $29,558 |
| Adjustments for Features | -280 | -830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,005 | $30,410 | $29,558 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,405 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,870 | $28,690 | $27,510 |
| Adjustments for Features | -257 | -762 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,613 | $27,928 | $27,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,315 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,650 | $6,200 | $5,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $280 | $830 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -257 | -762 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,814 lb. | 3,350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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