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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: $31,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,392

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimSHO2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,980 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,882 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation system 795 1,000 1,000
All-weather floor mats 85 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Cargo net   48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363
Rear spoiler   368  
Remote start   432 432
Navigation system 710 888 888
All-weather floor mats 76 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Cargo net   31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272
Rear spoiler   276  
Remote start   324 324
Options (change) 880 2,558 2,190
Options (change) 786 2,011 1,735
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $41,685 $31,748 $32,980
Total Invoice $38,493 $29,392 $30,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,459
Model Year201420132013
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimSHO2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,685$31,748$32,980
Adjustments for Features-6950-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,990$31,748$32,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,057
Total Invoice$38,493$29,392$30,614
Adjustments for Features-6420-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,851$29,392$30,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,060

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420132013
ModelTaurusForesterForester
TrimSHO2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $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$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,680$4,985$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6420-162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length202.9 in169.5 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.168.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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