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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: $26,880

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,245 $26,875 $40,930 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $18,810 $24,777 $37,018 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Comfort Group 575 575        
Leather seating surfaces 695          
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460        
Pony Package 750          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,200 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio 195 195 195      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65          
Front side airbags 380 380        
GT Appearance Package   245        
Rear spoiler   0   368 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185 185
Comfort Group 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 605          
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400        
Pony Package 653          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674          
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,066 888 888
Satellite radio 170 170 170      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37          
Front side airbags 330 330        
GT Appearance Package   213        
Rear spoiler   0   276 276  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120 120
Options (change) 5,890 3,850 2,190 1,753 1,553 1,185
Options (change) 5,105 3,349 1,906 1,462 1,284 1,008
Destination 745 745 745 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $26,880 $31,470 $45,165 $29,123 $30,223 $31,855
Total Invoice $24,660 $28,871 $40,969 $27,142 $28,153 $29,775

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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: $4,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,475
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M6T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 880, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,880$31,470$45,165$29,123$30,223$31,855
Adjustments for Features-125-5250-6,515-7,215-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$30,945$45,165$22,608$23,008$24,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,190$18,410$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$24,660$28,871$40,969$27,142$28,153$29,775
Adjustments for Features-115-4820-6,072-6,721-6,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,545$28,389$40,969$21,070$21,432$22,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,844$16,424$0$362$1,868

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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$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   
Engine / Motor 
Engine dress-up (optional) $0    
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
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   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$1,225$1,625$1,100$7,615$8,315$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$525$0$6,515$7,215$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-4820-6,072-6,721-6,837

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
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 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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