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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: $36,857

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $4,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelTaurusTaurusForester
TrimLimitedSHOTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,405 $40,220 $34,595
Driver Assist Package 1,995 1,995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150 2,000  
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 81
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
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
Driver Assist Package 1,781 1,781  
Package 301A / 401A 1,920 1,785  
Navigation system 710 710  
All-weather floor mats 85 85 52
Rear spoiler 245    
Sunroof 888 888  
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) 6,305 5,880 1,252
Options (change) 5,629 5,249 856
Destination 875 875 1,010
Total Price $41,585 $46,975 $36,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,528
Model Year201520152020
ModelTaurusTaurusForester
TrimLimitedSHOTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$41,585$46,975$36,857
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,585$44,600$33,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152020
ModelTaurusTaurusForester
TrimLimitedSHOTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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$5,705$8,080$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,186-152

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152020
ModelTaurusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length202.9 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.176.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72537%
Total Not Requested122563%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65035%
Total Not Requested122565%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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