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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $26,116 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Rear bumper protector 72      
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75 75
Satellite radio 445 195 195 195
Universal garage door opener 87      
Cargo net 46      
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Convenience Package       255
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Rear bumper protector 47      
All-weather floor mats 33 57 57 57
Satellite radio 334 170 170 170
Universal garage door opener 56      
Cargo net 30      
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 1,888 4,810 3,320 3,335
Options (change) 1,528 4,233 2,936 2,948
Destination 645 800 800 800
Total Price $30,428 $32,640 $33,890 $34,885
Total Invoice $28,289 $29,975 $31,144 $32,039

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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: $622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,428$32,640$33,890$34,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-2,015-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,428$31,050$31,875$31,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825$805
Total Invoice$28,289$29,975$31,144$32,039
Adjustments for Features0-1,460-1,852-2,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,289$28,515$29,292$29,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$777$741

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200820082008
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
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$4,985$6,575$7,000$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$2,015$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,460-1,852-2,783

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008
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 Package
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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