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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,345 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $9,295 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $9,533 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $34,460 | $40,275 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $32,565 | $38,060 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 90 | 90 |
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | ||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | ||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 275 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 795 | 795 |
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | ||
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | ||
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,150 | 2,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 86 | 86 |
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | ||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 261 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | 755 | 755 |
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | ||
| Sunroof | 945 | 945 | ||
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,044 | 1,900 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,655 | 3,288 | 4,305 | 3,880 |
| Options (change) | 2,973 | 2,701 | 4,091 | 3,686 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,345 | $32,178 | $39,640 | $45,030 |
| Total Invoice | $27,998 | $29,805 | $37,531 | $42,621 |
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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 / Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,905 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 255/45-19 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $30,345 | $32,178 | $39,640 | $45,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -1,720 | -4,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,345 | $31,943 | $37,920 | $40,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $3,015 |
| Total Invoice | $27,998 | $29,805 | $37,531 | $42,621 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -218 | -1,628 | -3,876 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,998 | $29,587 | $35,903 | $38,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,589 | $0 | $2,842 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,260 | $5,495 | $6,980 | $9,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $1,720 | $4,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -218 | -1,628 | -3,876 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1625 | 87% |
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