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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: $35,525

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelMustangMustangForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $34,895
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Navigation system 795 795  
Temporary spare tire 255 255  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 81
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135  
Navigation system 755 755  
Temporary spare tire 243 243  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 52
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 4,430 4,430 499
Options (change) 4,208 4,208 322
Destination 900 900 1,050
Total Price $35,525 $42,525 $36,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,513
Model Year201720172021
ModelMustangMustangForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,525$42,525$36,444
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,525$42,375$29,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172021
ModelMustangMustangForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Line lock $50 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power release, second row seats  $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$2,980$3,130$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-243

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in182.1 in
Width75.4 in71.5 in
Height54.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.576.1 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 Touring

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

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