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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: $29,867

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,644

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
iPod integration 223 223      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 367   0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795  
Satellite radio 453 453      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Temporary spare tire     405 405  
Convenience Package         3,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
iPod integration 145 145      
All-weather floor mats 39 39 114 114 114
Rear spoiler 275   0 0  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 755 755  
Satellite radio 340 340      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Temporary spare tire     385 385  
Convenience Package         2,850
Options (change) 3,177 2,810 1,320 1,320 3,120
Options (change) 2,619 2,347 1,254 1,254 2,964
Destination 695 695 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,867 $31,700 $32,820 $41,315 $61,165
Total Invoice $27,644 $29,451 $31,071 $39,099 $57,937

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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: $4,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,751
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$29,867$31,700$32,820$41,315$61,165
Adjustments for Features-1,430-1,66500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,437$30,035$32,820$41,315$60,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$8,495$28,145
Total Invoice$27,644$29,451$31,071$39,099$57,937
Adjustments for Features-1,324-1,54700-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,320$27,904$31,071$39,099$57,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$8,028$26,677

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Line lock  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler    $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,785$7,020$5,355$5,355$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$1,665$0$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,324-1,54700-189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in188.5 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height65.9 in54.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested255070%
Total Not Requested110030%

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