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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: $34,959

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $761

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200    
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 81 81
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Remote start     455 455
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090    
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 52 52
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Remote start     341 341
Options (change) 4,220 4,220 954 954
Options (change) 4,009 4,009 663 663
Destination 900 900 915 915
Total Price $35,720 $44,215 $34,959 $37,959
Total Invoice $33,826 $41,854 $32,465 $35,253

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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: $6,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,534
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4460hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,720$44,215$34,959$37,959
Adjustments for Features00-5,570-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$44,215$29,389$32,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0$2,700
Total Invoice$33,826$41,854$32,465$35,253
Adjustments for Features00-5,173-5,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,826$41,854$27,292$29,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
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   
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Line lock$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$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,555$9,125$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,570$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,173-5,452

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in180.9 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height54.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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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