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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: $30,824

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $38,155
Base Invoice $26,116 $35,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Cargo organizer 115 160
Package 401A   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 65
Cargo organizer 72 139
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 2,284 2,235
Options (change) 1,783 1,944
Destination 645 795
Total Price $30,824 $41,185
Total Invoice $28,544 $37,774

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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: $7,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,767
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$30,824$41,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,824$38,500
Total Invoice$28,544$37,774
Adjustments for Features0-2,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,544$35,311

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,545$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,463

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,415 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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