Ford Mustang Ford Mustang 2013 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,910

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,459

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,070

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340      
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 695 695      
Rearview camera 240 240      
Rear spoiler 295 0      
Remote start 345 345 455 455 455
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088      
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 621 621      
Rearview camera 214 214      
Rear spoiler 264 0      
Remote start 307 307 341 341 341
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34
Options (change) 3,915 3,620 3,818 873 873
Options (change) 3,494 3,230 3,109 611 611
Destination 795 795 915 915 915
Total Price $30,910 $39,165 $34,128 $34,878 $37,878
Total Invoice $28,459 $36,083 $31,529 $32,413 $35,201

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Mustang dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,656
Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForesterForester
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6420hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,910$39,165$34,128$34,878$37,878
Adjustments for Features0-275-9,445-10,205-10,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$38,890$24,683$24,673$27,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$28,459$36,083$31,529$32,413$35,201
Adjustments for Features0-253-8,726-9,484-9,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,459$35,830$22,803$22,929$25,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,371$0$126$2,635

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201820182018
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$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$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$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Performance meter$150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,995$11,165$11,925$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$9,445$10,205$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-8,726-9,484-9,763

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,502 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 Room47.8 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

Return to top

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%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

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%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
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 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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.