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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: $30,965 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $4,921 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,332 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $5,079 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,635 | $27,620 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $21,801 | $25,388 | $32,028 |
| Interior Convenience Package | 895 | ||
| SYNC | 395 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 695 | ||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | |
| Heated front seats | 240 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 72 |
| Remote start | 395 | 395 | 445 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |
| AWD | 1,850 | 1,850 | |
| Stability control | 495 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | ||
| Interior Convenience Package | 779 | ||
| SYNC | 344 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 605 | ||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | |
| Heated front seats | 209 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 57 | 46 |
| Remote start | 343 | 343 | 333 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||
| Sunroof | 779 | 779 | |
| AWD | 1,666 | 1,666 | |
| Stability control | 431 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,530 | 3,905 | 716 |
| Options (change) | 5,731 | 3,446 | 508 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,965 | $32,325 | $35,886 |
| Total Invoice | $28,332 | $29,634 | $33,411 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $129 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $377 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $30,965 | $32,325 | $35,886 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -5,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,965 | $31,950 | $30,836 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $985 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,332 | $29,634 | $33,411 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -344 | -4,702 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,332 | $29,290 | $28,709 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $958 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,900 | $5,275 | $9,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $5,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -344 | -4,702 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,814 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| 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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