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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: $26,135

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,231

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $31,395 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,606 $28,906 $25,001 $26,005
Comfort Package 595 595    
Rear spoiler 295   353 353
Hood scoop   695    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Comfort Package 518 518    
Rear spoiler 257   230 230
Hood scoop   605    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 890 1,290 395 536
Options (change) 775 1,123 258 349
Destination 850 850 625 625
Total Price $26,135 $33,535 $27,915 $29,056
Total Invoice $24,231 $30,879 $25,884 $26,979

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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: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6315hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,135$33,535$27,915$29,056
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,050-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,135$32,860$23,865$25,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$0$2,041
Total Invoice$24,231$30,879$25,884$26,979
Adjustments for Features0-622-3,755-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,231$30,257$22,129$24,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,026$0$1,925

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop $100 $100
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,900$6,275$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,050$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-3,755-2,925

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length188.1 in176.6 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,402 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
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
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
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 2.5 XT Limited

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

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