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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: $36,857

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $3,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,595 $33,100 $39,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
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
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Package 301A   2,700  
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
All-weather floor mats 52 67 67
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Navigation system   710 710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067 1,067
Package 301A   2,410  
Rear spoiler   245  
Sunroof   888 888
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Options (change) 1,252 6,035 6,060
Options (change) 856 5,387 5,410
Destination 1,010 795 795
Total Price $36,857 $39,930 $46,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,105
Model Year202020132013
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)225/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,857$39,930$46,155
Adjustments for Features-5,0200-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,837$39,930$42,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year202020132013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,400$4,380$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2540-3,542

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202013
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87544%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85029%
Total Not Requested207571%

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