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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: $26,650

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,468

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $28,785 $31,569
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460 460    
Safety and Security Package 995        
Comfort Group 575        
Leather seating surfaces 0 695      
Pony Package 750        
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295    
iPod integration 295 295 295    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 72 72
Cargo net 55 55 55 90 90
Remote start 295 295 295 445 445
Satellite radio 195   195    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Alarm   325 325    
Heated front seats     250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400 400    
Safety and Security Package 866        
Comfort Group 500        
Leather seating surfaces 0 605      
Pony Package 653        
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 257    
iPod integration 257 257 257    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 46 46
Cargo net 48 48 48 58 58
Remote start 257 257 257 333 333
Satellite radio 170   170    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Alarm   283 283    
Heated front seats     218    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Options (change) 4,975 3,415 3,165 844 844
Options (change) 4,311 2,973 2,756 590 590
Destination 795 795 795 850 850
Total Price $26,650 $30,450 $31,380 $32,489 $35,489
Total Invoice $24,468 $27,954 $28,799 $30,225 $33,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,880
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,650$30,450$31,380$32,489$35,489
Adjustments for Features-7500-600-8,950-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,900$30,450$30,780$23,539$26,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$4,880$0$2,800
Total Invoice$24,468$27,954$28,799$30,225$33,009
Adjustments for Features-6890-551-8,326-8,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,779$27,954$28,248$21,899$24,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$4,469$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325  
CD player $125 $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$475$1,075$9,425$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$600$8,950$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890-551-8,326-8,511

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%
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 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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