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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: $34,089

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009
ModelForesterForesterTaurus
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $30,670
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350   1,995
All-weather floor mats 81 81 75
Remote start 455 455 395
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Cargo net 68 68  
Sunroof     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156   1,736
All-weather floor mats 52 52 57
Remote start 341 341 343
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Cargo net 44 44  
Sunroof     779
Options (change) 2,319 969 3,360
Options (change) 1,829 673 2,915
Destination 975 975 825
Total Price $34,089 $36,239 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,493
Model Year201920192009
ModelForesterForesterTaurus
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,089$36,239$34,855
Adjustments for Features-3,590-7,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,499$28,589$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201920192009
ModelForesterForesterTaurus
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$8,065$12,125$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$7,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-295-3480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192009
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length182.1 in200.4 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height67.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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