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Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $4,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,081

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $4,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201120112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450      
Machined alloy wheels 100            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775            
Sport Appearance Package 295            
Power driver seat 365            
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695        
Interior Sport Appearance Package   195          
Pony Package   1,195          
Rear spoiler     0 0 368 368  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392      
Machined alloy wheels 90            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674            
Sport Appearance Package 257            
Power driver seat 318            
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605        
Interior Sport Appearance Package   170          
Pony Package   1,040          
Rear spoiler     0 0 276 276  
Options (change) 3,050 2,905 1,515 820 368 368 0
Options (change) 2,658 2,529 1,319 714 276 276 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 725 725 725
Total Price $22,885 $23,715 $27,375 $27,860 $27,588 $29,088 $30,720
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,830 $25,165 $25,622 $25,815 $27,187 $28,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783
Model Year2006200620062006201120112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 880, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,885$23,715$27,375$27,860$27,588$29,088$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-6,965-8,065-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,340$26,925$27,160$20,623$21,023$22,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$4,040$4,275$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$21,081$21,830$25,165$25,622$25,815$27,187$28,809
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-6,517-7,538-7,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,485$24,751$24,978$19,298$19,649$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$3,670$3,897$0$351$1,854

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620062006201120112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Brake assist    $50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Stability control    $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Roof rails    $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Interior air filter    $0$0$0
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Hood scoop      $100
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325   
CD player$125 $125 $125$125$125
HD radio    $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio     $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25
Outside temperature display    $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$725$1,100$1,175$1,425$7,690$8,790$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$6,965$8,065$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-6,517-7,538-7,657

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length187.6 in179.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height55.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.168.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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