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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: $29,359

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,770 $27,895
Base Invoice $40,418 $26,005
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Cargo organizer 200 115
Sunroof 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
All-weather floor mats 86 33
Cargo organizer 190 72
Sunroof 945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
Options (change) 1,285 839
Options (change) 1,221 540
Destination 875 625
Total Price $44,930 $29,359
Total Invoice $42,514 $27,170

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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: $9,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,279
Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$44,930$29,359
Adjustments for Features-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,520$29,359
Total Invoice$42,514$27,170
Adjustments for Features-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,449$27,170

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusForester
TrimSHO2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,680$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,343 lb.3,310 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
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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