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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: $37,969

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,092

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $36,855
Base Invoice $32,028 $34,829
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
All-weather floor mats 72 90
Cargo organizer 60 200
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,850
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
All-weather floor mats 46 86
Cargo organizer 39 190
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Rear spoiler   261
Sunroof   945
AWD   1,748
Options (change) 2,799 6,200
Options (change) 2,189 5,880
Destination 875 875
Total Price $37,969 $43,930
Total Invoice $35,092 $41,584

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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: $7,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,666
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,969$43,930
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,699$43,930
Total Invoice$35,092$41,584
Adjustments for Features-1,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,918$41,584

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$8,725$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height66.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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