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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: $37,244

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,437

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,663 $31,569
Package 401B 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Navigation system 1,750  
Cargo organizer 160 60
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 395 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Package 401B 1,740  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Navigation system 1,523  
Cargo organizer 139 39
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Remote start 344 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Options (change) 5,575 2,599
Options (change) 4,851 2,018
Destination 825 850
Total Price $44,170 $37,244
Total Invoice $40,339 $34,437

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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: $8,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,659
Model Year20102016
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$37,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,170$35,344
Total Invoice$40,339$34,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,339$32,680

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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
PIN Code Access $10
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
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Steering-linked fog lights $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$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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