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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: $28,485

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,276

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $31,395 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,606 $28,906 $28,785 $31,569
Comfort Package 595 595    
Rearview camera 385 385    
Remote start 345 345 445 445
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Security Package 395 395    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Comfort Package 518 518    
Rearview camera 335 335    
Remote start 300 300 333 333
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Security Package 344 344    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Options (change) 3,240 2,245 682 682
Options (change) 2,820 1,954 486 486
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $28,485 $34,490 $32,327 $35,327
Total Invoice $26,276 $31,710 $30,121 $32,905

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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: $3,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,887
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6315hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,485$34,490$32,327$35,327
Adjustments for Features0-300-7,225-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,485$34,190$25,102$27,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,705$0$2,800
Total Invoice$26,276$31,710$30,121$32,905
Adjustments for Features0-276-6,732-6,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,276$31,434$23,389$25,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,158$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Terrain selector  $200$200
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,075$1,375$8,300$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$7,225$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-6,732-6,916

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.1 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,402 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.474.7 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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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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