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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: $28,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,236

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $36,395 $47,795 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,014 $34,393 $45,166 $24,930 $26,116
Temporary spare tire 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 95 55 55
Rear spoiler 0 0   353 353
Technology Package     7,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Temporary spare tire 185 185      
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90 33 33
Rear spoiler 0 0   230 230
Technology Package     7,125    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 290 290 7,595 982 1,123
Options (change) 275 275 7,215 681 772
Destination 900 900 900 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $30,835 $37,585 $57,590 $28,302 $29,643
Total Invoice $29,189 $35,568 $54,581 $26,236 $27,513

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,754
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,835$37,585$57,590$28,302$29,643
Adjustments for Features-35-185-1,585-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,800$37,400$56,005$27,402$29,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$25,205$0$2,241
Total Invoice$29,189$35,568$54,581$26,236$27,513
Adjustments for Features-33-175-1,502-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,156$35,393$53,079$25,402$27,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,237$23,923$0$2,111

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelMustangMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Brake assist$50$50$50  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock $50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
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$300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio  $50  
Navigation system  $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
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  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0   
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
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$5,455$5,605$7,005$6,320$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$185$1,585$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-175-1,502-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length188.3 in176.6 in
Width75.4 in68.3 in
Height54.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.557.7 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 system600No
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 seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested187544%
Total Not Requested242556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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