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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: $34,959

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $761

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $28,917 $36,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 120 120
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Remote start 455 455    
Premium Plus Package     2,200 2,200
Safe and Smart Package     1,495 1,495
Temporary spare tire     405 405
Rear spoiler     0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 114 114
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Remote start 341 341    
Premium Plus Package     2,090 2,090
Safe and Smart Package     1,420 1,420
Temporary spare tire     385 385
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 954 954 4,220 4,220
Options (change) 663 663 4,009 4,009
Destination 915 915 900 900
Total Price $34,959 $37,959 $35,720 $44,215
Total Invoice $32,465 $35,253 $33,826 $41,854

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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: $6,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,534
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,959$37,959$35,720$44,215
Adjustments for Features-5,570-5,87000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,389$32,089$35,720$44,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$8,495
Total Invoice$32,465$35,253$33,826$41,854
Adjustments for Features-5,173-5,45200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,292$29,801$33,826$41,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$8,028

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Line lock  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $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
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,125$9,425$3,555$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$5,870$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,173-5,45200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in188.5 in
Width70.7 in75.4 in
Height66.4 in54.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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