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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: $30,604

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132007
ModelTaurusTaurusForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $26,116
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Cargo organizer 160 160 115
Rear spoiler 275 275 353
Sunroof 995    
Package 201A 800    
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 33
Cargo organizer 143 143 72
Rear spoiler 245 245 230
Sunroof 888    
Package 201A 714    
AWD 1,708 1,708  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 5,650 2,360 2,084
Options (change) 5,100 2,163 1,601
Destination 795 795 625
Total Price $35,345 $36,255 $30,604
Total Invoice $32,555 $33,493 $28,342

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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: $3,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,836
Model Year201320132007
ModelTaurusTaurusForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,345$36,255$30,604
Adjustments for Features-1,495-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$35,020$30,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$32,555$33,493$28,342
Adjustments for Features-1,377-1,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,178$32,352$28,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,174$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132007
ModelTaurusTaurusForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$7,730$7,470$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,377-1,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132007
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in99.4 in
Length202.9 in176.6 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.157.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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