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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,691

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $26,005 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 87      
Cargo net 46      
4-speed automatic 800      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 57 57 57
Universal garage door opener 56      
Cargo net 30      
4-speed automatic 728      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 1,171 4,910 2,885 2,885
Options (change) 966 4,321 2,558 2,557
Destination 625 825 825 825
Total Price $29,691 $34,005 $35,040 $36,035
Total Invoice $27,596 $31,104 $32,095 $32,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,691$34,005$35,040$36,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-3,240-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,691$31,140$31,800$31,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660$765
Total Invoice$27,596$31,104$32,095$32,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,621-2,968-3,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,596$28,483$29,127$29,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$644$726

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$4,660$7,525$7,900$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$3,240$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,621-2,968-3,781

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length176.6 in200.3 in
Width68.3 in74.9 in
Height65.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

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