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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,795

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,956

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelGrand MarquisForesterForesterForester
TrimLS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,935 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,200 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300      
Heated front seats 295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261      
Heated front seats 257      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Options (change) 595 425 425 425
Options (change) 518 276 276 276
Destination 875 775 775 775
Total Price $31,405 $27,795 $29,095 $31,095
Total Invoice $29,593 $25,956 $27,145 $29,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,989
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelGrand MarquisForesterForesterForester
TrimLS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,405$27,795$29,095$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-5,560-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$23,135$23,535$25,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$29,593$25,956$27,145$29,043
Adjustments for Features0-4,352-5,187-5,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,593$21,604$21,958$23,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$354$1,896

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelGrand MarquisForesterForesterForester
TrimLS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Whitewall tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,275$6,935$7,835$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660$5,560$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,352-5,187-5,543

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelGrand MarquisForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in103.0 in
Length212.0 in179.5 in
Width78.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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