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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: $32,980

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,053 $28,084
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 395 432
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Navigation system 1,736 888
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Remote start 343 324
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 5,210 2,190
Options (change) 4,579 1,735
Destination 825 795
Total Price $36,705 $32,980
Total Invoice $33,457 $30,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,804
Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,705$32,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$31,945
Total Invoice$33,457$30,614
Adjustments for Features0-961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,457$29,653

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-961

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length200.4 in169.5 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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