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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: $27,320

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $373

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,065

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,980
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $21,127
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Front side airbags     390
Antilock brakes (ABS)     600
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Front side airbags     347
Antilock brakes (ABS)     534
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 353 623 3,655
Options (change) 230 405 3,253
Destination 645 645 685
Total Price $27,693 $29,163 $27,320
Total Invoice $25,805 $27,166 $25,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,251
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4153hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$27,693$29,163$27,320
Adjustments for Features-3,210-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,483$26,668$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0
Total Invoice$25,805$27,166$25,065
Adjustments for Features-2,991-2,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,814$24,842$25,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
5-speed manual $0 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,910$5,195$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,991-2,3240

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.5 in
Length176.6 in197.6 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

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