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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: $30,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,525

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $29,645 $36,395
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $28,014 $34,393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 795 795
All-weather floor mats 69 69 95 95
Rear spoiler 368   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 295 295
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Temporary spare tire     195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888 755 755
All-weather floor mats 39 39 90 90
Rear spoiler 276   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 280 280
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Temporary spare tire     185 185
Options (change) 2,078 1,710 1,380 1,380
Options (change) 1,656 1,380 1,310 1,310
Destination 775 775 900 900
Total Price $30,748 $32,380 $31,925 $38,675
Total Invoice $28,525 $30,147 $30,224 $36,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,394
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,748$32,380$31,925$38,675
Adjustments for Features-2,905-3,0800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,843$29,300$31,925$38,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$6,600
Total Invoice$28,525$30,147$30,224$36,603
Adjustments for Features-2,695-2,8680-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,830$27,279$30,224$36,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$0$6,237

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Line lock   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Performance meter  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signal repeaters in hood   $0
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,460$5,635$2,555$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$3,080$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,695-2,8680-142

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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