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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: $32,478

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,954

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $28,495
Base Invoice $28,053 $26,707
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 395 432
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Remote start 343 324
Navigation system 1,736 1,501
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 5,210 3,288
Options (change) 4,579 2,552
Destination 825 695
Total Price $36,705 $32,478
Total Invoice $33,457 $29,954

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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: $4,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year20092010
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$36,705$32,478
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,625$32,478
Total Invoice$33,457$29,954
Adjustments for Features-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,384$29,954

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-730

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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