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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: $28,005

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,647

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $19,362 $25,248
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
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 453 453 195 195
Pony Package     750  
Comfort Group     575  
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Interior Sport Appearance Package     345 345
Safety and Security Package     995  
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
GT Appearance Package       245
Heated front seats       250
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,736 1,736
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 340 340 170 170
Pony Package     653  
Comfort Group     500  
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Interior Sport Appearance Package     300 300
Safety and Security Package     866  
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
GT Appearance Package       213
Heated front seats       218
Options (change) 3,573 3,206 6,330 4,440
Options (change) 2,773 2,498 5,490 3,865
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $30,263 $32,396 $28,005 $32,655
Total Invoice $27,823 $29,900 $25,647 $29,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X 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$32,396$28,005$32,655
Adjustments for Features-6,340-6,575-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,923$25,821$27,955$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$4,700
Total Invoice$27,823$29,900$25,647$29,908
Adjustments for Features-5,829-6,068-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,994$23,832$25,601$29,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,838$0$4,307

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X 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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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 
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$7,090$7,325$800$750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$6,575$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,829-6,068-460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102008
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
GT Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hood scoop100Yes
Engine dress-up (optional)0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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