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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: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $931 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $1,223 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $21,127 |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | 156 | |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||
| Sunroof | 797 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||
| Options (change) | 886 | 886 | 518 | 3,660 |
| Options (change) | 613 | 613 | 337 | 3,258 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 685 |
| Total Price | $28,256 | $29,556 | $31,188 | $27,325 |
| Total Invoice | $26,293 | $27,482 | $29,104 | $25,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,404 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,811 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $28,256 | $29,556 | $31,188 | $27,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,335 | -5,235 | -5,335 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,921 | $24,321 | $25,853 | $27,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $400 | $1,932 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,293 | $27,482 | $29,104 | $25,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,034 | -4,868 | -4,979 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,259 | $22,614 | $24,125 | $25,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $355 | $1,866 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,185 | $8,085 | $8,185 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,335 | $5,235 | $5,335 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,034 | -4,868 | -4,979 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 34% |
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