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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 Limited   
Difference: $1,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,523

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $29,300 $36,300 $47,870
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $27,029 $33,487 $44,160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795  
iPod integration 223 223      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 367   0 0  
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Temporary spare tire     195 195  
Technology Package         7,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 710 710  
iPod integration 145 145      
All-weather floor mats 39 39 85 85 85
Rear spoiler 275   0 0  
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Temporary spare tire     174 174  
Technology Package         6,694
Options (change) 3,177 2,810 1,085 1,085 7,595
Options (change) 2,473 2,198 969 969 6,779
Destination 695 695 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,867 $32,000 $31,285 $38,285 $57,665
Total Invoice $27,523 $29,600 $28,898 $35,356 $53,139

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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: $3,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,154
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$29,867$32,000$31,285$38,285$57,665
Adjustments for Features-1,930-2,1650-150-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,937$29,835$31,285$38,135$56,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$6,850$25,630
Total Invoice$27,523$29,600$28,898$35,356$53,139
Adjustments for Features-1,779-2,0030-139-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,744$27,597$28,898$35,217$52,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,853$0$6,319$23,550

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X 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
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 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25 
SD Card slot  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0 
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   
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$500$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
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,235$6,470$4,305$4,455$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$2,165$0$150$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,779-2,0030-139-691

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height65.9 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 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 in42.0 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 in30.6 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
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested255059%
Total Not Requested175041%

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