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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: $37,383

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,546

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,663 $30,836
Navigation system 1,750  
Package 401B 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Cargo organizer 160 60
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 395 436
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Navigation system 1,523  
Package 401B 1,740  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Cargo organizer 139 39
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Remote start 344 328
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Options (change) 5,575 3,563
Options (change) 4,851 2,885
Destination 825 825
Total Price $44,170 $37,383
Total Invoice $40,339 $34,546

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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: $8,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,309
Model Year20102014
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$44,170$37,383
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,170$35,743
Total Invoice$40,339$34,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,339$33,030

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,516

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length202.9 in180.9 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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