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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: $37,383 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $7,272 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,546 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $6,276 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,995 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $30,836 | $35,035 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | |
| Cargo net | 87 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 75 |
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 160 |
| Remote start | 436 | 425 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | |
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | |
| Cargo net | 56 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 65 |
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 139 |
| Remote start | 328 | 398 |
| Navigation system | 1,610 | |
| Package 401A | 1,740 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | |
| Options (change) | 3,563 | 5,705 |
| Options (change) | 2,885 | 4,992 |
| Destination | 825 | 795 |
| Total Price | $37,383 | $44,655 |
| Total Invoice | $34,546 | $40,822 |
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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: $8,862 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,745 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $37,383 | $44,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,590 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,793 | $44,655 |
| Total Invoice | $34,546 | $40,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,469 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,077 | $40,822 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,885 | $5,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,590 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,469 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 4,415 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 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 | 34.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
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