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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: $34,320

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $206

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,370

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,836 $25,388
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 436 395
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
All-weather floor mats 46 57
Remote start 328 343
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 706 5,900
Options (change) 502 5,182
Destination 825 800
Total Price $34,526 $34,320
Total Invoice $32,163 $31,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,526$34,320
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,291$34,320
Total Invoice$32,163$31,370
Adjustments for Features-2,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,081$31,370

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,585$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0820

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height66.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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