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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: $32,345

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
TrimLimitedTouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $26,310 $33,710
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Remote start 455 455 345 345
Security Package     695 695
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Rearview camera     240 240
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Pony Package     995  
Rear spoiler       0
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Remote start 341 341 300 300
Security Package     605 605
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Rearview camera     209 209
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Pony Package     866  
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,818 873 5,240 4,145
Options (change) 3,109 611 4,560 3,607
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $35,588 $36,143 $32,345 $38,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,615
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
TrimLimitedTouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4182hp H4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,588$36,143$32,345$38,650
Adjustments for Features-9,420-10,18000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,168$25,963$32,345$38,650
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$6,305

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterMustangMustang
TrimLimitedTouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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 
911 assist  $25$25
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  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$11,340$12,100$1,920$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,420$10,180$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,081-44700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length182.1 in188.1 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height67.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested97522%
Total Not Requested340078%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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