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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: $26,135

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,231

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,606 $28,906
Rear spoiler 353 353 295  
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Comfort Package     595 595
Hood scoop       695
Rear spoiler 230 230 257  
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Comfort Package     518 518
Hood scoop       605
Options (change) 840 981 890 1,290
Options (change) 592 683 775 1,123
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $28,180 $29,521 $26,135 $33,535
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,444 $24,231 $30,879

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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: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4210hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,180$29,521$26,135$33,535
Adjustments for Features-4,390-3,6500-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,790$25,871$26,135$32,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0$6,725
Total Invoice$26,167$27,444$24,231$30,879
Adjustments for Features-4,076-3,3930-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,091$24,051$24,231$30,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,960$0$6,026

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100 $100
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,440$5,700$2,050$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$3,650$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,076-3,3930-622

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in188.1 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Hood scoop
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Larger rear spoiler200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Comfort Package
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%

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