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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: $29,410

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,839

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Safety and Security Package 995        
Pony Package 750        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72 72 72
Cargo net 55 55 90 90 90
Remote start 295 295 445 445 445
Heated front seats 250        
Leather seating surfaces 695        
Xenon HID headlights 525 525      
Comfort Group   575      
Rear spoiler   0      
Alarm   375      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Door sill trim plates     38 38 38
Safety and Security Package 866        
Pony Package 653        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,156    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
All-weather floor mats 65 65 46 46 46
Cargo net 48 48 58 58 58
Remote start 257 257 333 333 333
Heated front seats 218        
Leather seating surfaces 605        
Xenon HID headlights 457 457      
Comfort Group   500      
Rear spoiler   0      
Alarm   326      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Door sill trim plates     24 24 24
Options (change) 6,095 4,290 2,194 844 844
Options (change) 5,286 3,733 1,746 590 590
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $29,410 $34,245 $32,264 $33,014 $36,014
Total Invoice $26,839 $31,262 $29,942 $30,708 $33,493

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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: $5,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,042
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,410$34,245$32,264$33,014$36,014
Adjustments for Features0-450-8,195-9,580-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$33,795$24,069$23,434$26,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,385$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$26,839$31,262$29,942$30,708$33,493
Adjustments for Features0-411-7,605-8,911-9,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,839$30,851$22,337$21,797$24,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$540$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,945$9,690$11,075$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$8,195$9,580$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-7,605-8,911-9,095

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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