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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: $28,530

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,104

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $26,094 $27,992
Comfort Group 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,000 1,000
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345    
Pony Package 750      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
iPod integration 295 295    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Remote start 295 295 432 432
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69 69
Cargo net 55 55 48 48
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
GT Appearance Package   245    
Rear spoiler   0 368  
Alarm   325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Comfort Group 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 888 888
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300    
Pony Package 653      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
iPod integration 257 257    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Remote start 257 257 324 324
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 39 39
Cargo net 48 48 31 31
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
GT Appearance Package   213    
Rear spoiler   0 276  
Alarm   283    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Options (change) 6,855 5,615 2,102 1,734
Options (change) 5,947 4,887 1,678 1,402
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $28,530 $33,830 $30,772 $32,404
Total Invoice $26,104 $30,930 $28,547 $30,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,786
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,530$33,830$30,772$32,404
Adjustments for Features0-400-6,715-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$33,430$24,057$25,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0$1,457
Total Invoice$26,104$30,930$28,547$30,169
Adjustments for Features0-366-6,229-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,104$30,564$22,318$23,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,460$0$1,436

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Engine dress-up (optional) $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100 $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$650$1,050$7,365$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$6,715$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-366-6,229-6,415

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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