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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: $5,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,446

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $36,090
Base Invoice $35,064 $33,675
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Rear spoiler 275  
All-weather floor mats 90 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
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Rear spoiler 261  
All-weather floor mats 86 52
Sunroof 945  
AWD 1,748  
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) 6,000 1,252
Options (change) 5,690 856
Destination 875 915
Total Price $43,980 $38,257
Total Invoice $41,629 $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: $7,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,429
Model Year20182018
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)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$43,980$38,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,980$36,912
Total Invoice$41,629$35,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,629$34,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $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
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
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$7,455$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,246

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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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