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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: $34,779

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,121

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,326

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0XT TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $30,836 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198      
Rear bumper protector 92      
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75 75
Remote start 436 395 395 395
Universal garage door opener 74      
Cargo net 87      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Power liftgate   475 475  
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Ultimate Package       825
Limited Convenience Package       255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128      
Rear bumper protector 59      
All-weather floor mats 46 57 57 57
Remote start 328 343 343 343
Universal garage door opener 48      
Cargo net 56      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Power liftgate   413 413  
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Limited Ultimate Package       718
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 959 8,070 6,185 6,550
Options (change) 665 7,069 5,428 5,745
Destination 825 800 800 800
Total Price $34,779 $35,900 $36,755 $38,100
Total Invoice $32,326 $32,811 $33,636 $34,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0XT TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,779$35,900$36,755$38,100
Adjustments for Features-5250-250-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,254$35,900$36,505$36,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$735
Total Invoice$32,326$32,811$33,636$34,836
Adjustments for Features-4880-229-1,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,838$32,811$33,407$33,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$596$686

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelForesterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0XT TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
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 
Brake assist$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector$200   
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 cladding (gray/black)$250   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,650$6,125$6,375$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$250$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-4880-229-1,339

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in200.3 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height66.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft385.2 ft3

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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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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 Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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