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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: $33,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,049

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $27,992 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
Navigation system 1,000 1,995 1,995 1,995
Bodyside moldings 240      
Rear bumper protector 78      
Wheel-lip moldings 453      
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75 75
Remote start 432 395 395 395
Obstacle detection, rear 363 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 93      
Cargo net 48      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Convenience Package       255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120      
Navigation system 888 1,736 1,736 1,736
Bodyside moldings 156      
Rear bumper protector 51      
Wheel-lip moldings 340      
All-weather floor mats 39 57 57 57
Remote start 324 343 343 343
Obstacle detection, rear 272 257 257  
Universal garage door opener 61      
Cargo net 31      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
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) 2,961 7,890 6,005 5,725
Options (change) 2,282 6,913 5,272 5,027
Destination 775 800 800 800
Total Price $33,631 $35,720 $36,575 $37,275
Total Invoice $31,049 $32,655 $33,480 $34,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,860
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,631$35,720$36,575$37,275
Adjustments for Features-2750-250-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,356$35,720$36,325$36,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$540
Total Invoice$31,049$32,655$33,480$34,118
Adjustments for Features-2540-229-929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,795$32,655$33,251$33,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$596$534

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  $40
Cargo tray$40   
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$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
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,200$6,450$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$250$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-2540-229-929

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in200.3 in
Width70.1 in74.9 in
Height65.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.547.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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