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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: $38,257

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,446

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,535 $33,675
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Package 301A 2,700  
Navigation system 795  
Rear spoiler 275  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Remote start   455
Adaptive cruise control 1,067  
Package 301A 2,410  
Navigation system 710  
Rear spoiler 245  
All-weather floor mats 67 52
Sunroof 888  
AWD 1,708  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Remote start   341
Options (change) 7,885 1,252
Options (change) 7,095 856
Destination 795 915
Total Price $41,780 $38,257
Total Invoice $38,425 $35,446

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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: $7,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,240
Model Year20132018
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$41,780$38,257
Adjustments for Features0-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,780$34,737
Total Invoice$38,425$35,446
Adjustments for Features0-3,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,425$32,185

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,261

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,196 lb.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87544%
Total Not Requested112556%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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