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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: $27,500

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $747

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,538

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $48,810 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $44,161 $24,930 $26,116
Temporary spare tire 100        
Rear spoiler 295 0   353 353
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Boost gauge         311
Temporary spare tire 87        
Rear spoiler 257 0   230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Boost gauge         203
Options (change) 395 0 0 927 1,379
Options (change) 344 0 0 648 942
Destination 795 795 795 625 625
Total Price $27,500 $34,505 $49,605 $28,247 $29,899
Total Invoice $25,538 $31,854 $44,956 $26,203 $27,683

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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: $3,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,268
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,500$34,505$49,605$28,247$29,899
Adjustments for Features0-275-800-4,240-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$34,230$48,805$24,007$26,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,730$21,305$0$2,477
Total Invoice$25,538$31,854$44,956$26,203$27,683
Adjustments for Features0-254-725-3,933-3,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,538$31,600$44,231$22,270$24,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,062$18,693$0$2,251

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75 $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,080$2,355$2,880$6,320$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$800$4,240$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-725-3,933-3,162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,448 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
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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