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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: $32,945

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $30,795 $34,295
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995 1,350  
Stability control 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 81 81
Remote start 395 455 455
Satellite radio 195    
Sunroof 895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Cargo net   68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736 1,156  
Stability control 431    
All-weather floor mats 57 52 52
Remote start 343 341 341
Satellite radio 170    
Sunroof 779    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Cargo net   44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 4,525 2,319 969
Options (change) 3,929 1,829 673
Destination 800 975 975
Total Price $32,945 $34,089 $36,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,832
Model Year200820192019
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,945$34,089$36,239
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$30,174$28,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820192019
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,200$8,115$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-363

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length200.4 in182.1 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height61.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.276.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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