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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: $33,425

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,078

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangForesterForester
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 795 795    
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495    
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 72 72
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Navigation system 755 755    
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420    
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 46 46
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 2,815 2,815 1,780 1,780
Options (change) 2,674 2,674 1,443 1,443
Destination 900 900 850 850
Total Price $34,315 $42,810 $33,425 $36,425
Total Invoice $32,491 $40,519 $31,078 $33,862

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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: $4,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,937
Model Year2018201820162016
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$34,315$42,810$33,425$36,425
Adjustments for Features00-3,790-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$42,810$29,635$32,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0$2,800
Total Invoice$32,491$40,519$31,078$33,862
Adjustments for Features00-3,524-3,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,491$40,519$27,554$30,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820162016
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Line lock$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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  
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$4,180$4,180$7,970$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,790$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,524-3,709

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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