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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: $30,965

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,332

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $32,028 $21,801 $25,388
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Remote start 445 395 395
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof   895 895
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
All-weather floor mats 46 57 57
Remote start 333 343 343
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunroof   779 779
AWD   1,666 1,666
Stability control     431
Options (change) 716 6,530 3,905
Options (change) 508 5,731 3,446
Destination 875 800 800
Total Price $35,886 $30,965 $32,325
Total Invoice $33,411 $28,332 $29,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $377
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,886$30,965$32,325
Adjustments for Features-5,0500-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,836$30,965$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985
Total Invoice$33,411$28,332$29,634
Adjustments for Features-4,7020-344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,709$28,332$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$958

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0XT TouringSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,950$4,900$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7020-344

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172008
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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