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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,990

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,072

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,845 $32,845 $48,645
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,965 $30,265 $43,999
Rear spoiler 353 353 295 0  
Satellite radio 445 445      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Boost gauge   311      
Rear spoiler 230 230 257 0  
Satellite radio 334 334      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Boost gauge   203      
Options (change) 840 1,292 295 0 0
Options (change) 592 886 257 0 0
Destination 645 645 850 850 850
Total Price $28,180 $29,832 $26,990 $33,695 $49,495
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,647 $25,072 $31,115 $44,849

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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: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$28,180$29,832$26,990$33,695$49,495
Adjustments for Features-4,735-4,0700-425-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,445$25,762$26,990$33,270$48,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,317$0$6,280$21,705
Total Invoice$26,167$27,647$25,072$31,115$44,849
Adjustments for Features-4,397-3,7720-392-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,770$23,875$25,072$30,723$44,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$0$5,651$19,052

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$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   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge $75  $75
Compass$0$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,800$1,730$2,155$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$4,070$0$425$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,397-3,7720-392-725

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082011
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.3,454 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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