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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,359

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $42,770
Base Invoice $26,005 $40,418
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
All-weather floor mats 55 90
Cargo organizer 115 200
Sunroof   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
All-weather floor mats 33 86
Cargo organizer 72 190
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 839 1,285
Options (change) 540 1,221
Destination 625 875
Total Price $29,359 $44,930
Total Invoice $27,170 $42,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,279
Model Year20062018
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-20
Total Price$29,359$44,930
Adjustments for Features0-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,359$38,520
Total Invoice$27,170$42,514
Adjustments for Features0-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,170$36,449

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,270$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,065

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length176.6 in202.9 in
Width68.3 in76.2 in
Height65.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft320.1 ft3

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