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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: $34,504

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $411

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,124

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $36,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,014 $34,393 $30,887 $33,675
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195    
Navigation system 795 795    
Temporary spare tire 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 81 81
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705    
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135    
Navigation system 755 755    
Temporary spare tire 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 90 90 52 52
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 4,370 4,370 499 499
Options (change) 4,150 4,150 322 322
Destination 900 900 915 915
Total Price $34,915 $41,665 $34,504 $37,504
Total Invoice $33,064 $39,443 $32,124 $34,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,034
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,915$41,665$34,504$37,504
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,545-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$41,515$27,959$30,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0$2,700
Total Invoice$33,064$39,443$32,124$34,912
Adjustments for Features0-142-6,094-6,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,064$39,301$26,030$28,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,237$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Line lock $50  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,780$2,930$9,325$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,545$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-6,094-6,372

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in180.9 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height54.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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