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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: $29,975

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,624

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $26,200 $34,750 $54,200
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $24,170 $32,058 $49,458
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Rear spoiler 367   295 0  
iPod integration 223 223      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Remote start 432 432 345 345  
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340 2,340
Heated front seats         295
Navigation system 1,501 1,501      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Rear spoiler 275   264 0  
iPod integration 145 145      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Remote start 324 324 307 307  
Electronics Package     2,088 2,088 2,088
Heated front seats         264
Options (change) 3,540 3,173 2,980 2,685 2,635
Options (change) 2,758 2,483 2,659 2,395 2,352
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Total Price $30,230 $32,363 $29,975 $38,230 $57,630
Total Invoice $27,808 $29,885 $27,624 $35,248 $52,605

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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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,854
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6370, 8370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$30,230$32,363$29,975$38,230$57,630
Adjustments for Features-4,390-4,6250-275-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$27,738$29,975$37,955$57,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$7,980$27,355
Total Invoice$27,808$29,885$27,624$35,248$52,605
Adjustments for Features-4,038-4,2710-254-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,770$25,614$27,624$34,994$52,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,844$0$7,370$24,707

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
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
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
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 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $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
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Heated front seats$200$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede 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$6,860$7,095$2,470$2,745$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$4,625$0$275$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,038-4,2710-254-274

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in188.5 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,502 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 in47.8 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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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