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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: $29,850

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,583

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $28,785 $31,569
Rearview camera 385 385    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Remote start 345 345 445 445
Xenon HID headlights 920 920    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Rearview camera 335 335    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Remote start 300 300 333 333
Xenon HID headlights 801 801    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Options (change) 2,745 1,650 758 758
Options (change) 2,389 1,436 535 535
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $29,850 $36,155 $32,403 $35,403
Total Invoice $27,583 $33,290 $30,170 $32,954

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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: $4,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,038
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-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$29,850$36,155$32,403$35,403
Adjustments for Features00-7,115-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,850$36,155$25,288$28,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,583$33,290$30,170$32,954
Adjustments for Features00-6,625-6,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$33,290$23,545$26,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
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
Safety key$5$5  
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$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
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 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,280$1,280$8,395$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,115$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,625-6,809

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,448 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

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
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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