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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: $28,645

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
TrimLimitedTouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $20,880 $27,420
Navigation system 1,350   1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Cargo net 68 68 55 55
All-weather floor mats 81 81 75 75
Remote start 455 455 295 295
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Safety and Security Package     995  
Pony Package     750  
Comfort Group     575  
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Satellite radio     195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
iPod integration     295 295
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       325
Heated front seats       250
Navigation system 1,156   1,736 1,736
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Cargo net 44 44 48 48
All-weather floor mats 52 52 65 65
Remote start 341 341 257 257
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Safety and Security Package     866  
Pony Package     653  
Comfort Group     500  
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Satellite radio     170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
iPod integration     257 257
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       283
Heated front seats       218
Options (change) 2,252 902 6,970 5,160
Options (change) 1,785 629 6,047 4,492
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $34,022 $36,172 $28,645 $33,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,996
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
TrimLimitedTouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4182hp H4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M5
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$34,022$36,172$28,645$33,375
Adjustments for Features-7,970-12,030-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,052$24,142$28,495$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$4,880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2019201920082008
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
TrimLimitedTouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
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 cover$75$75  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,315$13,375$1,495$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,970$12,030$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-647-533-1370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length182.1 in187.6 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height67.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
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%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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