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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: $36,522

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $5,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $36,855 $42,520
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All-weather floor mats 81 90 90
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Navigation system   795 795
Driver Assist Package   1,995 1,995
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
All-weather floor mats 52 86 86
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Navigation system   755 755
Driver Assist Package   1,895 1,895
Rear spoiler   261  
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 1,252 4,150 3,875
Options (change) 856 3,942 3,681
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $36,522 $41,880 $47,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,958
Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$36,522$41,880$47,270
Adjustments for Features-2,8450-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,677$41,880$44,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$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$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,050$6,205$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-2,248

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192017
ModelForesterTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length182.1 in202.9 in
Width71.5 in76.2 in
Height67.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft320.1 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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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