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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: $32,345

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLimitedTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $30,795 $34,295
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Security Package 695 695    
Rearview camera 240 240    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Remote start 345 345 455 455
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Security Package 605 605    
Rearview camera 209 209    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Remote start 300 300 341 341
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Options (change) 5,240 4,145 3,818 873
Options (change) 4,560 3,607 3,109 611
Destination 795 795 975 975
Total Price $32,345 $38,650 $35,588 $36,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,615
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLimitedTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7CVT-7
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$32,345$38,650$35,588$36,143
Adjustments for Features00-9,420-10,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,345$38,650$26,168$25,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$205$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220192019
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLimitedTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,920$1,920$11,340$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,420$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,081-447

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122019
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length188.1 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.476.1 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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested97522%
Total Not Requested340078%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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