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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: $32,178

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $30,670
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,053
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 395
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo net 46  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 57
Remote start 324 343
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo net 30  
Navigation system 1,650 1,736
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 3,288 5,210
Options (change) 2,701 4,579
Destination 695 825
Total Price $32,178 $36,705
Total Invoice $29,805 $33,457

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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: $4,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,488
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,178$36,705
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,178$36,525
Total Invoice$29,805$33,457
Adjustments for Features0-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,805$33,293

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$6,320$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height65.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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