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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: $34,320

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $206

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,370

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,388 $30,836
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 395 436
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 46
Remote start 343 328
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Options (change) 5,900 706
Options (change) 5,182 502
Destination 800 825
Total Price $34,320 $34,526
Total Invoice $31,370 $32,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,320$34,526
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$32,291
Total Invoice$31,370$32,163
Adjustments for Features0-2,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,370$30,081

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,082

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.4 in180.9 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.274.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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