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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,615

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,588

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $4,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTaurusImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSEL2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $18,495 $24,350 $26,450
Base Invoice $21,127 $17,634 $22,997 $24,935
Safety and Security Package 995      
CD changer, in-dash 350      
Heated mirrors 35      
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192 192 192
Bodyside moldings   198 198 198
Safety and Security Package 886      
CD changer, in-dash 312      
Heated mirrors 31      
Universal garage door opener   55 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125 125
Bodyside moldings   129 129 129
Options (change) 1,380 475 475 475
Options (change) 1,229 309 309 309
Destination 685 645 645 645
Total Price $25,045 $19,615 $25,470 $27,570
Total Invoice $23,041 $18,588 $23,951 $25,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,154
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTaurusImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSEL2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 1080, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,045$19,615$25,470$27,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,695-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$17,820$23,775$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,955$7,080
Total Invoice$23,041$18,588$23,951$25,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,701-1,594-2,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,041$16,887$22,357$23,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,470$6,495

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTaurusImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSEL2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 $125
Aux input $50 $50
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,695$3,595$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$1,695$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,701-1,594-2,507

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in103.1 in
Length197.6 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in68.5 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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