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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: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelTaurusTaurusImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSESELWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $27,309 $35,285
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
CD player 150      
Heated mirrors 95 35    
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195 195
Bodyside moldings     206 206
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
CD player 134      
Heated mirrors 85 31    
Sunroof 797 797    
Leather seating surfaces 797      
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     127 127
Bodyside moldings     134 134
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 486 486
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 316 316
Destination 685 685 725 725
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $30,206 $38,556
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $28,350 $36,326

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,306
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelTaurusTaurusImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSESELWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,635$27,325$30,206$38,556
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-3,525-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$26,681$33,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0$6,800
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$28,350$36,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-3,308-4,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$25,042$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0$6,503

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

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelTaurusTaurusImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSESELWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,950$5,220$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$3,525$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-3,308-4,781

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

Model Year20062011
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.3,076 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 SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

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

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