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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: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,081

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $7,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188
Antilock brakes (ABS)       775      
Sport Appearance Package       295      
Machined alloy wheels       100      
Interior Upgrade Package       450 450 450 450
Power driver seat       365      
Leather seating surfaces       695 695 695  
Front side airbags       370 370 370 370
Pony Package         1,195    
Rear spoiler           0 0
Antilock brakes (ABS)       674      
Sport Appearance Package       257      
Machined alloy wheels       90      
Interior Upgrade Package       392 392 392 392
Power driver seat       318      
Leather seating surfaces       605 605 605  
Front side airbags       322 322 322 322
Pony Package         1,040    
Rear spoiler           0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,050 2,710 1,515 820
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,658 2,359 1,319 714
Destination 915 915 915 720 720 720 720
Total Price $30,310 $34,005 $37,005 $22,885 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860
Total Invoice $28,420 $31,802 $34,590 $21,081 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622

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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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,447
Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 880, 4500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$30,310$34,005$37,005$22,885$23,520$27,375$27,860
Adjustments for Features-9,295-14,080-14,3800-375-450-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,015$19,925$22,625$22,885$23,145$26,925$27,160
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0$260$4,040$4,275
Total Invoice$28,420$31,802$34,590$21,081$21,660$25,165$25,622
Adjustments for Features-8,715-13,168-13,4420-345-414-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,705$18,634$21,148$21,081$21,315$24,751$24,978
Cost Above Minimum$1,071$0$2,514$0$234$3,670$3,897

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
5-speed manual   $0$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600    
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25    
PIN Code Access $10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Proximity key $250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200    
Backup collision intervention $150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Forward collision warning $200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200    
Lane departure warning $200$200    
Lane sway warning $25$25    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250    
Pedestrian detection $50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Stability control$400$400$400    
Terrain selector$200$200$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control $125$125    
Interior air filter$0$0$0    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125 
HD radio$50$50$50    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0    
Navigation system $600$600    
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50    
LED headlights $1000$1000    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25    
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Heated front seats$200$200$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power release, second row seats $50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$10,190$14,975$15,275$895$1,270$1,345$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,295$14,080$14,380$0$375$450$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,715-13,168-13,4420-345-414-644

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Deluxe

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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