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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: $31,535

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $878

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,027

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,965 $30,265 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340      
Rearview camera 240 240      
Remote start 345 345 455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights 525 525      
Security Package 395 395      
Pony Package 995        
Rear spoiler   0      
Navigation system     1,350    
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036      
Rearview camera 209 209      
Remote start 300 300 341 341 341
Xenon HID headlights 457 457      
Security Package 344 344      
Pony Package 866        
Rear spoiler   0      
Navigation system     1,156    
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Options (change) 4,840 3,845 2,103 753 753
Options (change) 4,212 3,346 1,689 533 533
Destination 850 850 915 915 915
Total Price $31,535 $37,540 $32,413 $34,758 $37,758
Total Invoice $29,027 $34,461 $30,109 $32,335 $35,123

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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: $7,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,725
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,535$37,540$32,413$34,758$37,758
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,725-10,785-11,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$37,390$25,688$23,973$26,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,855$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,027$34,461$30,109$32,335$35,123
Adjustments for Features0-138-6,247-10,033-10,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,027$34,323$23,862$22,302$24,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,296$1,560$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
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 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass  $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
Spotter mirror(s)$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
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,740$1,890$8,465$12,525$12,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,725$10,785$11,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-6,247-10,033-10,311

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,454 lb.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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