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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: $29,867

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,644

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,254

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $47,870 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $44,160 $24,330 $26,409
Temporary spare tire 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 95 69 69
Rear spoiler 0 0   367  
Navigation system 795 795   1,800 1,800
Technology Package     7,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Universal garage door opener       82 82
iPod integration       223 223
Satellite radio       453 453
Temporary spare tire 174 174      
All-weather floor mats 85 85 85 39 39
Rear spoiler 0 0   275  
Navigation system 710 710   1,647 1,650
Technology Package     6,694    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Universal garage door opener       54 54
iPod integration       145 145
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 1,085 1,085 7,595 3,177 2,810
Options (change) 969 969 6,779 2,619 2,347
Destination 900 900 900 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $31,285 $38,285 $57,665 $29,867 $31,700
Total Invoice $28,898 $35,356 $53,139 $27,644 $29,451

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,948
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,285$38,285$57,665$29,867$31,700
Adjustments for Features0-150-750-1,830-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,285$38,135$56,915$28,037$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$25,630$0$1,598
Total Invoice$28,898$35,356$53,139$27,644$29,451
Adjustments for Features0-139-691-1,694-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,898$35,217$52,448$25,950$27,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,319$23,550$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock $50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,405$4,555$5,155$6,235$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$750$1,830$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-691-1,694-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length188.3 in179.5 in
Width75.4 in70.1 in
Height54.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested255059%
Total Not Requested175041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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