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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: $29,410

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,152

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,839

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $20,758 $26,734
Navigation system 1,350     1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Cargo net 68 68 68 55 55
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 75 75
Remote start 455 455 455 295 295
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Safety and Security Package       995  
Pony Package       750  
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
Navigation system 1,156     1,736 1,736
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Cargo net 44 44 44 48 48
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 65 65
Remote start 341 341 341 257 257
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34    
Safety and Security Package       866  
Pony Package       653  
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) 2,252 902 902 6,095 4,290
Options (change) 1,785 629 629 5,286 3,733
Destination 915 915 915 795 795
Total Price $32,562 $34,907 $37,907 $29,410 $34,245
Total Invoice $30,205 $32,431 $35,219 $26,839 $31,262

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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: $6,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,863
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$32,562$34,907$37,907$29,410$34,245
Adjustments for Features-8,270-12,330-12,6300-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,292$22,577$25,277$29,410$33,795
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$4,385
Total Invoice$30,205$32,431$35,219$26,839$31,262
Adjustments for Features-7,671-11,455-11,7340-411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,534$20,976$23,485$26,839$30,851
Cost Above Minimum$1,558$0$2,509$0$4,012

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMustangMustang
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$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
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  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
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$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
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
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$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$9,215$13,275$13,575$945$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,270$12,330$12,630$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,671-11,455-11,7340-411

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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