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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: $30,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $832

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,525

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 795 795 1,000 1,000
Temporary spare tire 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 69 69
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 363 363
Rear spoiler 0 0 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Navigation system 710 710 888 888
Temporary spare tire 174 174    
All-weather floor mats 85 85 39 39
Obstacle detection, rear 264 264 272 272
Rear spoiler 0 0 276  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Options (change) 1,380 1,380 2,078 1,710
Options (change) 1,233 1,233 1,656 1,380
Destination 900 900 775 775
Total Price $31,580 $38,580 $30,748 $32,380
Total Invoice $29,162 $35,620 $28,525 $30,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,286
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,580$38,580$30,748$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,855-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$38,430$27,893$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0$1,457
Total Invoice$29,162$35,620$28,525$30,147
Adjustments for Features0-138-2,649-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,162$35,482$25,876$27,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Line lock $50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Performance meter$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$2,605$2,755$5,460$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,855$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-2,649-2,821

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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