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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: $32,050

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,721

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,388 $26,409
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 395 432
Satellite radio 195 453
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Remote start 343 324
Satellite radio 170 340
Navigation system 1,736 1,650
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Options (change) 5,900 3,160
Options (change) 5,182 2,617
Destination 800 695
Total Price $34,320 $32,050
Total Invoice $31,370 $29,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,131
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,320$32,050
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$31,530
Total Invoice$31,370$29,721
Adjustments for Features0-482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,370$29,239

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-482

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length200.4 in179.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.268.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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