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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: $31,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,322

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $24,399 $31,059
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368     0
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Remote start 432 432 345 345
Security Package     695 695
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Rearview camera     240 240
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Pony Package     995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276     0
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Remote start 324 324 300 300
Security Package     605 605
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Rearview camera     209 209
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Pony Package     866  
Options (change) 2,441 2,073 5,835 4,740
Options (change) 1,941 1,665 5,078 4,125
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,631 $32,863 $32,940 $39,245
Total Invoice $29,322 $30,544 $30,272 $35,979

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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: $5,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,112
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,631$32,863$32,940$39,245
Adjustments for Features-4,490-4,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,141$28,198$32,940$39,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$6,305
Total Invoice$29,322$30,544$30,272$35,979
Adjustments for Features-4,162-4,33600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,160$26,208$30,272$35,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,048$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringV6 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 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
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  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,310$6,485$1,820$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$4,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,162-4,33600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length169.5 in188.1 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,448 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 in51.6 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
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 V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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