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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: $28,785

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,478

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,295

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,758 $26,734
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223 295 295
Cargo net 46 46 55 55
All-weather floor mats 69 69 75 75
Remote start 432 432 295 295
Rear spoiler 367     0
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Pony Package     750  
Safety and Security Package     995  
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Heated front seats     250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
Comfort Group       575
GT Appearance Package       245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145 257 257
Cargo net 30 30 48 48
All-weather floor mats 39 39 65 65
Remote start 324 324 257 257
Rear spoiler 275     0
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,736 1,736
Pony Package     653  
Safety and Security Package     866  
Leather seating surfaces     605  
Heated front seats     218  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
Comfort Group       500
GT Appearance Package       213
Options (change) 3,573 3,206 5,470 3,535
Options (change) 2,919 2,647 4,742 3,076
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $30,263 $32,096 $28,785 $33,490
Total Invoice $27,944 $29,751 $26,295 $30,605

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,321
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$30,263$32,096$28,785$33,490
Adjustments for Features-6,465-6,7000-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,798$25,396$28,785$32,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$4,155
Total Invoice$27,944$29,751$26,295$30,605
Adjustments for Features-5,970-6,2100-503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,974$23,541$26,295$30,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,567$0$3,807

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Engine dress-up (optional)   $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100 $100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,175$475$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,465$6,700$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,970-6,2100-503

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in187.6 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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