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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: $3,020 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $3,304 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $31,295 | $34,295 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $27,321 | $29,243 | $32,028 | $21,127 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | 76 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | 199 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | 49 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | 129 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||
| Sunroof | 797 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||
| Options (change) | 275 | 275 | 275 | 3,660 |
| Options (change) | 178 | 178 | 178 | 3,258 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 685 |
| Total Price | $30,345 | $32,445 | $35,445 | $27,325 |
| Total Invoice | $28,374 | $30,296 | $33,081 | $25,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,781 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $30,345 | $32,445 | $35,445 | $27,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,465 | -8,575 | -8,775 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,880 | $23,870 | $26,670 | $27,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,374 | $30,296 | $33,081 | $25,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,045 | -8,007 | -8,190 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,329 | $22,289 | $24,891 | $25,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $40 | $0 | $2,602 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,165 | $11,275 | $11,475 | $2,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,465 | $8,575 | $8,775 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,045 | -8,007 | -8,190 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 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 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
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