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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: $27,415

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,103

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $20,758 $26,734
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo net 90 90 55 55
All-weather floor mats 72 72 75 75
Remote start 445 445 295 295
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Pony Package     750  
Safety and Security Package     995  
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Heated front seats     250  
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
Comfort Group       575
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo net 58 58 48 48
All-weather floor mats 46 46 65 65
Remote start 333 333 257 257
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Pony Package     653  
Safety and Security Package     866  
Leather seating surfaces     605  
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Heated front seats     218  
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
Comfort Group       500
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       326
Options (change) 844 844 4,100 2,295
Options (change) 590 590 3,550 1,997
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $32,489 $35,489 $27,415 $32,250
Total Invoice $30,225 $33,009 $25,103 $29,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,018
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$32,489$35,489$27,415$32,250
Adjustments for Features-8,750-8,9500-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,739$26,539$27,415$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,385
Total Invoice$30,225$33,009$25,103$29,526
Adjustments for Features-8,140-8,3250-412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,085$24,684$25,103$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$4,011

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,025$9,225$275$725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,750$8,950$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,140-8,3250-412

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in187.6 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height66.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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

Alarm
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
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%

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