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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang 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 Year20072007201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,014 $34,393 $45,166
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 353 353 0 0  
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Satellite radio 445 445      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Temporary spare tire     195 195  
Technology Package         7,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 90 90 90
Rear spoiler 230 230 0 0  
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Satellite radio 334 334      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Temporary spare tire     185 185  
Technology Package         7,125
Options (change) 982 1,123 290 290 7,595
Options (change) 681 772 275 275 7,215
Destination 625 625 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,302 $29,643 $30,835 $37,585 $57,590
Total Invoice $26,236 $27,513 $29,189 $35,568 $54,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

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 Year20072007201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$28,302$29,643$30,835$37,585$57,590
Adjustments for Features-9000-35-185-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,402$29,643$30,800$37,400$56,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$6,600$25,205
Total Invoice$26,236$27,513$29,189$35,568$54,581
Adjustments for Features-8340-33-175-1,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,402$27,513$29,156$35,393$53,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$6,237$23,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
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$6,320$5,420$5,455$5,605$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$35$185$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-33-175-1,502

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in75.4 in
Height65.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.5 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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested187544%
Total Not Requested242556%

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