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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: $24,845

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,436

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,896

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248
Cargo net 46 46 55 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42   65    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 353 353   0 0
Satellite radio 445 445 195 195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Pony Package     750    
Comfort Group     575    
Leather seating surfaces     0 695  
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460 460
Safety and Security Package     995    
GT Appearance Package       245 245
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers       665  
Heated front seats         250
Cargo net 30 30 48 48 48
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28   37    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 230 230   0 0
Satellite radio 334 334 170 170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Pony Package     653    
Comfort Group     500    
Leather seating surfaces     0 605  
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400 400
Safety and Security Package     866    
GT Appearance Package       213 213
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers       579  
Heated front seats         218
Options (change) 941 1,082 3,170 2,390 1,280
Options (change) 655 746 2,739 2,080 1,114
Destination 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $28,281 $29,622 $24,845 $29,425 $29,495
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,507 $22,896 $27,061 $27,157

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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: $1,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,528
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7500, 6500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$28,281$29,622$24,845$29,425$29,495
Adjustments for Features-5,490-4,750-2500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,791$24,872$24,595$29,425$29,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0$4,830$4,700
Total Invoice$26,230$27,507$22,896$27,061$27,157
Adjustments for Features-5,092-4,411-2300-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,138$23,096$22,666$27,061$26,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,958$0$4,395$4,307

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Engine dress-up (optional)   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100 $100$100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,440$5,700$1,200$950$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$4,750$250$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,092-4,411-2300-184

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in187.6 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Unbranded, 500W, 6 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 500W, 6 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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