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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: $24,730

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,796

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $24,930 $26,116
Pony Package 750        
Safety and Security Package 995        
Comfort Group 575        
Leather seating surfaces 0 695      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345 345    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65     42  
Cargo net 55 55 55 46 46
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55 55
Satellite radio 195 195 195 445 445
GT Appearance Package   245 245    
Rear spoiler   0 0 353 353
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers   665      
Heated front seats     250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Pony Package 653        
Safety and Security Package 866        
Comfort Group 500        
Leather seating surfaces 0 605      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300 300    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37     28  
Cargo net 48 48 48 30 30
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 33 33
Satellite radio 170 170 170 334 334
GT Appearance Package   213 213    
Rear spoiler   0 0 230 230
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers   579      
Heated front seats     218    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 3,055 2,275 1,165 941 1,082
Options (change) 2,639 1,980 1,014 655 746
Destination 795 795 795 645 645
Total Price $24,730 $29,310 $29,380 $28,281 $29,622
Total Invoice $22,796 $26,961 $27,057 $26,230 $27,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,683
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,730$29,310$29,380$28,281$29,622
Adjustments for Features-2500-200-5,765-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$29,310$29,180$22,516$24,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$4,700$0$2,081
Total Invoice$22,796$26,961$27,057$26,230$27,507
Adjustments for Features-2300-184-5,347-4,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,566$26,961$26,873$20,883$22,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$4,307$0$1,958

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Engine dress-up (optional) $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop $100$100 $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$925$675$875$6,440$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$200$5,765$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2300-184-5,347-4,666

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length187.6 in176.6 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.157.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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 Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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