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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: $24,535

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,626

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,321

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244 $25,001 $26,005
Safety and Security Package 995          
Pony Package 750          
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
GT Appearance Package   245 245      
Rear spoiler   0 0   353 353
Heated front seats     250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Boost gauge           311
Safety and Security Package 866          
Pony Package 653          
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
GT Appearance Package   213 213      
Rear spoiler   0 0   230 230
Heated front seats     218      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Boost gauge           203
Options (change) 2,860 1,415 970 0 496 948
Options (change) 2,469 1,231 844 0 321 615
Destination 795 795 795 795 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $24,535 $28,450 $29,185 $44,425 $28,016 $29,468
Total Invoice $22,626 $26,212 $26,887 $40,339 $25,947 $27,245

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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: $1,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,404
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$24,535$28,450$29,185$44,425$28,016$29,468
Adjustments for Features-4500-400-660-5,550-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,085$28,450$28,785$43,765$22,466$24,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,365$4,700$19,680$0$2,277
Total Invoice$22,626$26,212$26,887$40,339$25,947$27,245
Adjustments for Features-4150-369-599-5,140-4,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,211$26,212$26,518$39,740$20,807$22,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,001$4,307$17,529$0$2,069

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  $0
6-speed manual   $150  
4-speed automatic    $800 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$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$300
Engine / Motor 
Engine dress-up (optional) $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Front splitter spoiler   $200  
Hood scoop $100$100  $100
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325$325$325
CD player $125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150$150
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge   $75 $75
Compass$0   $0$0
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Trip computer   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,615$1,165$1,565$1,825$6,715$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$400$660$5,550$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-4150-369-599-5,140-4,369

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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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