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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,050

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $2,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,248

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $2,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMarinerMarinerForester
TrimLuxuryPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $26,409
Comfort Package 595    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Side curtain airbags 595    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 468
Cargo cover 150 150 166
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Sunroof   895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Comfort Package 506    
Leather seating surfaces 761    
Side curtain airbags 506    
Moon and Tune Package 556    
Class II trailer hitch 336 336 351
Cargo cover 128 128 108
All-weather floor mats 57 57 39
Sunroof   761  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Options (change) 3,360 1,515 1,124
Options (change) 2,850 1,282 772
Destination 665 665 695
Total Price $27,050 $27,280 $30,014
Total Invoice $25,248 $25,589 $27,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $618
Model Year200720072009
ModelMarinerMarinerForester
TrimLuxuryPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$27,050$27,280$30,014
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$27,030$26,519
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0
Total Invoice$25,248$25,589$27,876
Adjustments for Features0-235-3,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,248$25,354$24,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072009
ModelMarinerMarinerForester
TrimLuxuryPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,175$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-3,246

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelMarinerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in103.0 in
Length174.9 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30548%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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