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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: $28,675

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,441

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,606 $28,906
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367   295  
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Remote start 432 432 345 345
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,195 2,195
Hood scoop       695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275   257  
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Remote start 324 324 300 300
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     1,910 1,910
Hood scoop       605
Options (change) 3,458 3,091 3,430 3,830
Options (change) 2,850 2,578 2,985 3,333
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $30,148 $31,981 $28,675 $36,075
Total Invoice $27,875 $29,682 $26,441 $33,089

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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: $3,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4210hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,148$31,981$28,675$36,075
Adjustments for Features-5,300-5,5350-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,848$26,446$28,675$35,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$6,725
Total Invoice$27,875$29,682$26,441$33,089
Adjustments for Features-4,900-5,1370-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,975$24,545$26,441$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,570$0$6,029

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009200920102010
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100 $100
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,625$1,090$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,300$5,535$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,900-5,1370-619

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in188.1 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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