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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: $27,290

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,229

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
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 $26,200 $34,750 $54,200
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,170 $32,058 $49,458
Rear spoiler 353 353 295 0  
Satellite radio 445 445      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Boost gauge   311      
Heated front seats         295
Rear spoiler 230 230 264 0  
Satellite radio 334 334      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Boost gauge   203      
Heated front seats         264
Options (change) 840 1,379 295 0 295
Options (change) 592 942 264 0 264
Destination 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $28,180 $29,919 $27,290 $35,545 $55,290
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,703 $25,229 $32,853 $50,517

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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: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7370, 8370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$28,180$29,919$27,290$35,545$55,290
Adjustments for Features-3,530-2,9650-275-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,650$26,954$27,290$35,270$54,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0$7,980$27,550
Total Invoice$26,167$27,703$25,229$32,853$50,517
Adjustments for Features-3,278-2,7450-254-411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,889$24,958$25,229$32,599$50,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,069$0$7,370$24,877

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008201320132013
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   
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$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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
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   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,385$5,820$2,855$3,130$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$2,965$0$275$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,278-2,7450-254-411

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in188.5 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,502 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 in47.8 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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